New Churchill Fellows to enrich Australia’s environment and sustainability knowledge
09 July, 2012A total of 115 Australians have been awarded 2012 Churchill Fellowships for a diverse range of research projects, with a number focusing their attention on enriching our knowledge and practice in the areas of environment and sustainability.
$200 million to support clean-tech innovation
09 July, 2012The $200 million Clean Technology Innovation Program will provide opportunities for Australian businesses to find innovative ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Cardia and Alto form alliance to produce environmentally friendly packaging
09 July, 2012International sustainable resins supplier Cardia Bioplastics and rigid plastic packaging company Alto Packaging have announced a strategic partnership to produce high-performance packaging solutions, manufactured with Cardia’s novel thermoplastic starch resins and thus carrying environmental benefits.
ACCC accepts informal undertaking for alleged misleading carbon price claims
06 July, 2012The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accepted informal undertakings from Polaris Solar and ACT Renewable Energy for claims regarding the impact of the carbon price on household electricity prices that the ACCC considered were likely to mislead.
Schneider Electric adds Data Centre curriculum to Energy University program
05 July, 2012Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, today announced it is integrating Data Centre University, the globally recognised online resource of data centre courses, with its online, free, vendor-neutral, energy-efficiency learning program, Energy University.
Business and consumers win as Australian carbon costs slashed
05 July, 2012A study released today by carbon analytics firm RepuTex indicates that companies liable under the carbon price mechanism will pay up to 45% less than initially expected, with cost savings totalling over $10bn translating into significantly reduced carbon price impacts for Australian consumers and regional commodities buyers.
International competition to help Latrobe Valley
04 July, 2012An international design competition will be launched on 11 September to attract plans to help transition the Latrobe Valley into a low-carbon future.
Baker No-Tillage launched in Europe
04 July, 2012The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has endorsed New Zealand ‘no-tillage’ technology for reducing the impact of climate change on the production of crops. Now, the crusade to encourage more farmers to adopt no-tillage techniques on their properties has been taken to Europe.
Entries open for 2012 Concrete³ Sustainability Awards
04 July, 2012The Cement and Concrete Association of New Zealand’s (CCANZ) 2012 Concrete³ Sustainability Awards are now open for entry, offering those in the construction industry the chance to be recognised for their sustainable achievements.
Withholding Tax ‘carrot’ for new green buildings welcomed but the ‘stick’ hurts existing green leaders
04 July, 2012The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has applauded the Gillard government for its commitment to Australia’s green building future, with the announcement that a smaller increase to the rate of Withholding Tax (WHT) will be applied to new building projects achieving 5 Star or 6 Star Green Star ratings.
Infrastructure Sustainability rating scheme launched in WA
03 July, 2012Australia’s first national Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) rating scheme was launched in Perth on 19 June 2012, by Main Roads Western Australia Managing Director Menno Henneveld.
Awards recognise Australia’s climate leaders
03 July, 2012A NSW cattle breeder, a national grocery distribution company, a community project restoring tropical rainforest and a government program helping farmers adapt to changing weather patterns have been named the 2012 NCCARF Australian Climate Adaptation Champions.
Australian Energy Research Institute appoints Chairman
03 July, 2012The Australian Energy Research Institute (AERI) at UNSW has appointed internationally recognised industry expert George Maltabarow as its inaugural Chairman, bolstering important links to industry and government.
Carbon price to drive energy transformation, claims CEC
02 July, 2012The Clean Energy Council has said that the commencement of the carbon price yesterday represents a key step in the transformation of Australia’s energy sector, moving Australia toward a clean energy economy that will shield us from higher costs over the long term.
Hundreds of Australian businesses support carbon pricing
02 July, 2012Almost 300 organisations have galvanised under the banner of Businesses for a Clean Economy to voice their support for putting a price on carbon.
