‘Low-hanging fruit’ Tax Breaks for Green Buildings program remains dangling
07 May, 2012Scrapping the promised $1 billion Tax Breaks for Green Buildings program would prevent Australia from picking the ‘lowest of the low hanging fruit’, says the nation’s leading green building organisation.
Korea legislates for emissions trading by 2015
04 May, 2012The Republic of Korea, the world’s 15th largest economy and one of Australia’s top trading partners, has passed legislation for a national emissions trading scheme (ETS).
2012 Australian Clean Technologies Competition launched
04 May, 2012Parliamentary Secretary for Industry and Innovation, Mark Dreyfus, has announced that the 2012 Australian Clean Technologies Competition is now open for nominations.
2012 Green Survey shows influence of sustainability on businesses
03 May, 2012More organisations worldwide are building sustainability into their service provider selection and purchasing processes, according to the results from the 2012 Rackspace Green Survey, conducted by Rackspace Hosting.
Revised Carbon Offset Standard widens domestic credit market
03 May, 2012The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, has released a revised National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS), allowing Australian businesses to offset their products with pollution reduction under the government’s Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI).
Exposure draft of Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Amendment Regulation 2012 released
01 May, 2012An exposure draft of the Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Amendment Regulation 2012 and associated commentary is now available for public comment.
Australia’s clean energy future discussed in European talks
30 April, 2012Australia’s move to a clean energy economy was discussed at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF) in Rome on 18 April, by federal Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Mark Dreyfus.
Practical guide to help businesses prepare for carbon pricing
30 April, 2012The Carbon Market Institute will be launching its guide for business, ‘Reporting and Accounting Requirements for the Australian Carbon Market’, at events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on 1, 3 and 15 May respectively.
Entries open for 2012 savewater! awards and Prime Minister’s Water Wise Award
30 April, 2012The 2012 savewater! awards are calling to action all exceptional water savers from Australia and around the world to be recognised on efficient water use in the face of changing climate patterns and population growth.
ENVIRO Innovation in Sustainability Award 2012 submissions now open
30 April, 2012Entries are now being accepted for the ENVIRO Innovation in Sustainability Award.
Local government vital for climate change reduction, says energy expert
27 April, 2012A Massey University energy expert says proposed local government reforms would be a step backwards for sustainability.
Global green energy awards announce international finalists for 2012
27 April, 2012Green energy charity Ashden has announced the selection of seven sustainable energy pioneers working across Africa, India, Cambodia, Afghanistan, the Philippines, Indonesia and Peru as finalists for the Ashden Awards 2012.
Toilet roll-rolling the way to improved environmental performance
26 April, 2012In the UK, Sainsbury's is eliminating 500 trucks from the road each year simply by reducing the inner diameter of its toilet rolls.
East Australian Current on science watch
25 April, 2012CSIRO oceanographers have embarked on a 10-day, $2 million research voyage they believe will generate the most complete profile yet of one of Australia’s most influential environmental features, the East Australian Current.
MobileMuster Local Government Awards nominations now open
24 April, 2012Nominations are now open for three categories of the MobileMuster local government awards - Best Promoter, Working with Schools and National Excellence.
