Government gives the green light to act on climate change
17 July, 2008 by Kylie Wilson-Field
The government delivers its green paper on climate change.
Australian ETS could be worth $11 billion
17 July, 2008
On the basis of proposals outlined in a green paper issued by the Australian government, the annual value of trades in Australian emissions units (AEUs) could amount to as much as $11billion within the first few years of operation, according to Point Carbon.
Sink wins national award for water saving
15 July, 2008
The Hughie Sink, a simple moulded-plastic sink insert invented in Queensland, has won the national awards recognising Australia’s outstanding water-saving products or services.
$21 m contract to renew equipment and replace outdated technology
14 July, 2008
Norfolk Group Limited, a provider of integrated building and engineering services, has been awarded a $21 million contract to upgrade the SCADA and Telemetry Control (known as IICATS) on Sydney Water Corporation’s Illawarra and Prospect water and wastewater system.
Sydney to host world congress
14 July, 2008
Mayors, senior government representatives, business leaders and industry experts from more than 100 of the world’s largest cities are due to arrive in Sydney in October for the 9th World Congress of Metropolis.
Businesses to help consumers fight climate change
14 July, 2008
Australian companies joined acting Prime Minister Julia Gillard to unveil ‘Together’, an Australian consumer engagement campaign on climate change that will make it easier for consumers to reduce their CO2 emissions.
Climate change adaptation program launched
10 July, 2008
CSIRO has launched a multimillion-dollar research program in Canberra which is designed to boost Australia's ability to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Sustainability principles for building construction sector established
10 July, 2008
The ISO 15392:2008 standard establishes internationally recognised principles for sustainability in building construction.
Three new ways to access rainfall outlooks
09 July, 2008
The Bureau of Meteorology has launched three additional 3-month rainfall outlook products. The products give new insights into the chance of rainfall for the coming season.
Produce carton
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Orora Fibre Packaging
SureFresh, Amcor’s latest fresh produce carton that won a Sustainability Award at the 2007 Australian Packaging Awards, combines good strength with product appearance at point-of-sale and is offered as an alternative to returnable plastic crates, expanded polystyrene (EPS) and some non-recyclable wax-coated trays.
Consulting service for climate change issues
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Arcadis Pty Ltd
Hyder Consulting, Renoir Consulting and TFG International have formed an alliance to provide an integrated consulting service on greenhouse gas emissions accounting and analysis, climate change regulation and business improvement strategies for companies and government agencies.
Up to $5m funding available for water smart projects
26 June, 2008
Up to $5 million of funding for innovative sustainable water use projects is now available in a new funding round of the Smart Water Fund. Businesses, community groups, individuals and research organisations are urged to apply for the funding, which is available for water conservation, water recycling and biosolids management projects.
Biofuels deepen poverty and accelerate climate change
25 June, 2008
The biofuel policies of developed countries like the US and the EU have dragged more than 30 million extra people into poverty, according to a report released by international aid agency Oxfam.
Greenhouse-friendly certification awarded to carbon management consultancy
24 June, 2008
Carbon Planet, an Australian-based carbon management consultancy, has had its operations and services certified 'greenhouse friendly' by the Department of Climate Change.
Voting open for Banksia's people's choice award
18 June, 2008
Online voting for the Banksia People’s Choice Award is now open, as part of the annual Banksia Awards. The award is designed to give the Australian public a say on the environmental project they believe will make the most difference to their lives.
