Kimberly-Clark wins Australian Business Award for Environmental Sustainability
04 July, 2013Kimberly-Clark Australia has been declared one of nine winners in the Environmental Sustainability category of The Australian Business Awards 2013.
Network of CCS research facilities announced
04 July, 2013Resources and Energy Minister Gary Gray yesterday announced a network of research facilities to boost Australian development of commercial-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) during a visit to the CO2CRC Otway Project.
Energy efficiency and sustainability program
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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.
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.
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.
