De-carbonising Australia's homes
20 November, 2009Despite contributing approximately 54 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually to the atmosphere, Australia's seven million dwellings currently have no role in the federal government's proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).
Peak sustainable development conference to assist local governments
04 August, 2009The 4th Annual Local Government Sustainable Development Conference is designed to assist local government practitioners to identify, plan and implement best practice sustainable development solutions, particularly related to reducing the carbon footprint.
Collaboration to deliver carbon accounting solution
19 June, 2009EDS and SAP Australia and New Zealand have announced an initiative that will provide a new carbon accounting solution to make it easier for Australian companies to comply with new federal government emissions guidelines.
Carbon Risk Management Program announced
04 June, 2009Deputy Premier and Minister for Climate Change and the Environment, Carmel Tebbutt has announced the NSW government is partnering the University of NSW on a program to teach business leaders to capitalise on Australia’s new low carbon economy.
The future of CO2 comes out of the lab
21 May, 2009Carbon dioxide is now being captured by researchers in an Australian pre-combustion carbon capture project.
Institute to develop CCS lauched
17 April, 2009Prime Minister Kevin Rudd formally launched the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute (GCCSI) at the inaugural meeting of institute foundation members in Canberra on 16 April 2009. The government announced the institute back in September 2008 with annual funding of up to $100 million to accelerate the deployment of commercial-scale CCS projects globally.
Carbon emissions reporting software
02 April, 2009 byA reporting software product designed to simplify carbon emissions reporting in Australia has been launched by Perth-based company BMS Solutions.
Registry system to boost carbon market integrity and growth
26 March, 2009The Voluntary Carbon Standard Association (VCSA) has launched its global registry and project database system.
Green Star 'Sustainable Timber' credit reviewed
24 March, 2009The chief executives of the Green Building Council of Australia, Romilly Madew, and Australian Forestry Standard Limited, Kayt Watts, have released a joint statement regarding the review of the Green Star Mat-8 ‘Sustainable Timber’ credit.
Climate change campaigner joins Carbonscape team
27 February, 2009Tim Flannery, climate change campaigner and Australian of the Year 2007, is joining the Carbonscape team.
Biochar: untested and unproven — or political football?
24 February, 2009A discussion on the potential benefits of biochar technology in the fight against the global warming challenges — provided by Best Energies Australia.
Response to Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
19 December, 2008International professional services company GHD has welcomed the federal government’s unveiling of its Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) but has identified significant risks for business.
Uncertainty persists with agriculture's role in the CPRS
17 December, 2008Uncertainty persists about agriculture's role in the federal government's carbon pollution reduction scheme (CPRS) beyond 2015, according to farmers.
