Property industry uses online social networking to go green
17 October, 2007
Online social networking technology has been put to use by the commercial property sector, which has launched a $1.5 million online encyclopaedia and networking tool to help create green and profitable commercial buildings.
Strategy sets the path for sustainable, secure energy
12 October, 2007
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Energy Minister David Parker have launched the New Zealand Energy Strategy, which sets the country firmly on a path towards clean, renewable energy.
Forums examine role of standards
11 October, 2007
Standards Australia will host two major industry and government forums in October to examine the role of internationally consistent standards in Australia’s new carbon emission trading scheme.
Getting the river environment off welfare benefits
08 October, 2007
Applying a proper business approach to environmental flows and freeing up the rules for private ownership and management could play a key role in ensuring the long-term ecological sustainability of Australian rivers, according to Professor Gary Jones, CEO of eWater Cooperative Research Centre.
Government announces emissions trading scheme
28 September, 2007
An emissions trading scheme will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote environmentally friendly behaviour and create business opportunities for New Zealanders, according to Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Climate Change Minister David Parker.
Carbon offset service
24 September, 2007 | Supplied by: Greening Australia
Breathe Easy is a carbon emission offset service which is set to be launched in Australia by Greening Australia.
Aim of the Australian Climate Exchange
24 September, 2007 by Kylie Wilson-Field, Journalist
ACX was officially born in December 2005 and has subsequently worked on frameworks and mechanisms to bring the suppliers and buyers of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission abatement together
Al Gore urges all Australians to get on board with climate change
24 September, 2007
Former vice-president of the United States, Al Gore urged those attending a dinner in Melbourne on Friday night, to open their eyes and look clearly at climate change.
Waste management consulting service
24 September, 2007 | Supplied by: Great Forest Australia Pty Ltd
Great Forest Australia is providing business and government organisations with waste management consultancy services that can reduce environmental impacts and operational costs.
Advancing sustainability
18 September, 2007
The House Environment Committee has tabled its report 'Sustainability for survival: creating a climate for change', recommending the establishment of a national Sustainability Commissioner, Commission and Charter. The report argues that strong Australian government leadership is required to advance sustainability.
Carbon market in crisis
14 September, 2007
It has emerged this week that the future of the NSW Greenhouse Gas Abatement Policy is on rocky ground.
Sustainable practice recognised
10 September, 2007
A new sustainability category has been added to the Victorian building industry’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) awards, conducted by the Building Commission.
Trees please for APEC partners
06 September, 2007
Australian scientists are training foresters in neighbouring APEC countries to use the Australian Greenhouse Office's National Carbon Accounting Toolbox (NCAT) to assess carbon sequestration in native and plantation forests.
'Engine of the reef' revealed
04 September, 2007
A team of coral researchers has taken a major stride towards revealing the workings of the 'engine' that drives Australia's Great Barrier Reef and corals the world over.
Launch of carbon trading exchange
03 September, 2007
ACX (Australian Climate Exchange) has launched the Melbourne-based carbon trading exchange.
