Green label cred crisis
05 December, 2012In an effort to stem consumer concern prompted by a flood of ‘eco-labels’ and green claims by product manufacturers, the Buying Better project has released its proposals to improve the reliability of ‘green’ credentials.
Awards for Sydney businesses going green
05 December, 2012DEXUS Property Group and Buildcorp are the latest organisations recognised in the City of Sydney’s CitySwitch Green Office Awards, thanks to measures such as solar panels, improved computer management and lighting.
iPad app puts soil science in farmers’ hands
04 December, 2012Australia’s national soil databases can now be accessed in real time online through an iPad app called SoilMapp. The app provides open access to the most up-to-date information for soil at any location in the country within a matter of seconds.
Price of renewable energy credits to soar
04 December, 2012Research from carbon market analytics firm RepuTex indicates that a lower than expected Australian carbon price will result in a significant rise in the price of large-scale generation credits (LGCs) created under Australia’s Renewable Energy Target (RET), with LGCs trading as high as $65/MWh in 2020.
Australia joins global effort at Doha climate change talks
03 December, 2012Mark Dreyfus, the Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, is leading the Australian delegation at the 18th meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP18) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, taking place in Doha, Qatar, until Friday.
Carbon tax reporting: know your rights and responsibilities
03 December, 2012 by Tim Pittaway*Last week at the 2012 Australasian Carbon Expo in Melbourne, the government confirmed that Australia is ready to sign the next phase of the Kyoto Protocol, joining countries around the world that are taking action to combat climate change. The first commitment period ends on 31 December this year; a second commitment period to restrain greenhouse gas emissions will begin on 1 January 2013.
Seven signposts on the road to sustainability
03 December, 2012 by Romilly Madew* | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaThe signposts are all pointing in one direction - and that direction is greater sustainability for both individuals and organisations. So, what lies ahead for Australia’s built environment? Where do the opportunities and risks lie?
Simple solution wins prestigious environmental engineering award
01 December, 2012GHD and Auckland Transport are the winners of the 2012 Engineering Excellence Award for Excellence in Environmental Practice for their ‘TetraTrap’ design. The TetraTrap is a simple catchpit filter which prevents the flow of road pollutants to Auckland’s waterways and harbour via the stormwater system.
Fish ear bones point to climate impacts
30 November, 2012Scientists believe that fish ear bones and their distinctive growth rings can offer clues to the likely impacts of climate change in aquatic environments.
Sydney’s green efforts win global recognition
30 November, 2012The City of Sydney has won a silver award in the most sustainable government category of the renowned International Green Awards for its vision, innovation and advocacy in areas including energy, water, waste and transport.
EnergyAdvice one of the first to secure carbon trading licence
29 November, 2012Energy consultancy EnergyAdvice, in conjunction with Grosvenor Pirie, has secured one of the first licences from ASIC allowing it to trade in carbon units.
New global carbon trading and asset management platform
28 November, 2012Carbon Trade Exchange (CTX) and APX have announced the introduction of a new electronic platform, combining both trading and asset management for the voluntary carbon markets.
CEO Nubian appointed to board of waterAustralia
28 November, 2012Australia’s water industry body, waterAustralia, yesterday announced the newest addition to its board - Barry Porter, CEO Nubian Water Systems. Porter assumes the role of Non-Executive Director.
Water-sensitive research hub set to change urban design
28 November, 2012The Perth Research Hub for an innovative new research centre has been officially launched at The University of Western Australia (UWA) by the state Minister for Water, Bill Marmion.
Australian ETS to link up with world’s largest ETS
27 November, 2012Legislation passed by the Senate last night will enable Australia and Europe to begin linking their emissions trading systems.
