CSIRO appoints Carol Couch as new leader of water research
03 July, 2013CSIRO has announced the appointment of Dr Carol Couch as Director of the Water for a Healthy Country National Research Flagship - the largest research partnership focusing on water in Australia.
Rising CO2 levels are making deserts greener
03 July, 2013 by Lauren DavisSatellite observations from the past three decades have revealed that Earth’s deserts are getting greener. A collaboration between CSIRO and the Australian National University (ANU) has found that this increase in desert foliage is linked to an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) through a process called CO2 fertilisation.
Master plan to assess energy efficiency across Sydney
03 July, 2013The City of Sydney has contracted energy experts pitt&sherry and Exergy Australia to calculate how many greenhouse gas emissions could be saved through city-wide energy efficiency measures in buildings.
Greenfleet first to register multiple forests under CFI
03 July, 2013Not-for-profit organisation Greenfleet has had two of its reforestation projects registered under the Clean Energy Regulator’s Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI). This makes it the first organisation to have multiple reforestation projects registered.
Rudd’s new Climate Change Minister
02 July, 2013Mark Butler (formerly Minister for Mental Health) has been named the Climate Change Minister in Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s new ministry, replacing Greg Combet who is retiring from politics.
Final Pam Keating award to recognise outstanding women in the environment
02 July, 2013Nominations for the WMAA 2013 Pam Keating Award are now open, offering $1500 to a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the environment industry in Victoria.
Waste recovery wins Bundaberg a Premier’s Sustainability Award
01 July, 2013At the recent Queensland Premier’s Sustainability Awards, Bundaberg Regional Council (BRC) won the prestigious Minister’s Award for Leadership. The award honoured BRC’s waste recovery efforts following three consecutive natural disasters over the 2013 Australia Day long weekend.
Survey says businesses back climate action
01 July, 2013A national survey report, released today, reveals that a large majority of businesses support a national reduction in carbon emissions, preferably through an emissions trading scheme.
Campaign for a sustainable legacy in Christchurch
28 June, 2013‘Legacy’ is an industry campaign launched recently in Christchurch, supported by several of the city’s organisations and local developers.
Sydney Water climate change tool wins national award
27 June, 2013Sydney Water has received the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) Climate Adaptation Champion Award in the Business category, recognising the company as a national leader in preparing for climate change and variability.
ANZ signs lease agreement for Pembroke’s new 20 Martin Place
27 June, 2013Pembroke Real Estate has announced the signing of a lease agreement with Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) to retain its retail presence at the new 20 Martin Place.
NZ waste policies stuck in the past, says environmental law expert
27 June, 2013An environmental law expert has presented a paper claiming New Zealand’s waste policies are stuck in the 19th century.
Australian Cleantech Competition semifinalists announced
26 June, 2013The Australian Cleantech Competition has whittled down this year’s 150 entrants to 30 semifinalists, ranging from start-ups through to listed companies that have raised tens of millions of dollars.
High-speed rail profits underestimated by $190 billion, reveals BZE
26 June, 2013Researchers at independent think tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) have found that the government has underestimated the profits of its Melbourne-Brisbane high-speed rail (HSR) plan by $190 billion - enough to repay the capital cost of the network.
Obama announces US Climate Action Plan
26 June, 2013 by Lauren DavisUS President Barack Obama today announced a Climate Action Plan to reduce carbon pollution. According to Obama, the plan intends to give the United States - the world’s largest economy and second largest emitter - a leadership role “in a coordinated assault on a changing climate”.
