Call for agricultural greenhouse gas research
06 February, 2013New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries has committed $1.6 million to a multipartner call for agricultural greenhouse gas research through the Joint Programming Initiative on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Change (FACCE-JPI).
South Australia delivers major energy reforms
05 February, 2013South Australia has moved to a more competitive market by deregulating retail energy prices and implementing the National Energy Customer Framework (NECF).
WA Government issues renewable energy challenge
05 February, 2013The challenge of finding a cost-effective solution to the energy concerns predicted to impact residents in the Pilbara and regional Western Australia has been opened to the public.
University expert critiques Victoria’s urban and regional planning
01 February, 2013There is a fundamental crisis in planning in Victoria, University of Melbourne planning expert Dr Alan March writes in his new book The Democratic Plan: Analysis and Diagnosis.
Clean Energy Regulator contracts Deloitte to provide Auction Solution
01 February, 2013Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu has been selected to provide an Auction Solution to support auctioning of carbon units in accordance with the Clean Energy Act 2011.
Barangaroo South signs up for Green Star - Communities
24 January, 2013Lend Lease’s Barangaroo South project, part of the $6 billion Barangaroo urban regeneration development on Sydney Harbour, has been accepted as a pilot project for the newly released Green Star - Communities PILOT rating tool.
Changing the culture of food waste
24 January, 2013Simple actions by consumers and food retailers can dramatically cut the 1.3 billion tonnes of food lost or wasted each year and help shape a sustainable future, according to a new global campaign to cut food waste launched by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and partners.
Feedback sought on draft National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
21 January, 2013Australian governments have decided to pursue a voluntary code of practice for businesses that manage, handle or use products containing 11 chemicals identified as having the potential to be used to make homemade explosives.
NZ sheep genetics could improve UK sheep industry
18 January, 2013Marks & Spencer sustainable lamb trial suggests New Zealand genetics could improve UK sheep industry efficiency.
Tree-planting partnership sprouts five-year deal
17 January, 2013A community partnership which has seen more than 5000 trees planted in the Brisbane area during the past two years has been extended for a further five years.
Victorian Premier endorses NMW 2013
16 January, 2013The state government of Victoria has welcomed the return of National Manufacturing Week (NMW) to Melbourne in 2013 as a reflection of its strategy for revitalising the state’s manufacturing sector.
Mark Dreyfus to say G’day USA
14 January, 2013The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, and Industry and Innovation, Mark Dreyfus, will visit the United States this week to highlight the best of Australian innovation, tourism and produce at the 10th annual G’day USA: Australia Week in California.
Beekeepers help tackle climate challenges
09 January, 2013A passion for the best climate risk management by the Australian beekeeping industry runs in the family, with two NSW beekeepers stepping up to the national Climate Champion program.
DCCEE releases consultation paper on reporting under NGER Scheme
21 December, 2012The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has released a consultation paper on the efficiency of reporting under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme.
Water recycling fellowships to build skills and partnerships
20 December, 2012A fellowship program aiming to stimulate collaborative research between the water re-use industry and academia has been launched by the Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence.
