Art focuses on climate change campaign
08 October, 2008
International aid agency Oxfam is inviting Australians to create a piece of art that tells a story about the effect climate change is having on the developing world.
Position paper on water charge rules issued
02 October, 2008
The ACCC has issued its position paper seeking submissions on the development of water charge rules for irrigation infrastructure operators and bulk water operators.
Building sector could cut carbon trading price
23 September, 2008
Australia's building sector could cut the projected price of carbon trading permits by 14% with energy efficiency measures, according to a report commissioned by a cross section of peak building industry and environment groups.
Carbon accounting and reporting software
22 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Viewlocity
CarbonView is a carbon accounting and reporting software solution that enables users to calculate their organisation’s carbon footprint, monitor it in real time and use intelligent algorithms when planning a balanced environmental and financially sustainable strategy to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Program to help manufacturers tackle climate change
18 September, 2008
The Rudd government has launched a program that offers small and medium-sized manufacturers grants ranging from $10,000 to $500,000 to help them reduce the environmental impact of their production processes.
Water industry supports carbon trading scheme
17 September, 2008
The Australian Water Association (AWA) has endorsed the general direction of the government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), urging the government to ensure that the integrity of the scheme is not compromised.
Carbon offset providers ranked
17 September, 2008 by Kylie Wilson-Field
The Carbon Offset Watch program, which was launched in Sydney this week, is designed to provide consumers with an independent ranking of carbon offset providers. Kylie Wilson-Field was at the launch and reports on the details of this program.
Permafrost carbon content double the old estimates
16 September, 2008
The amount of frozen organic carbon locked away in the world’s permafrost regions is double what has been previously estimated, according to new research.
Carbon offset providers under the spotlight
10 September, 2008
Australian carbon offset providers will be placed under the spotlight with an independent ranking of the sector to be released in September. It aims to increase consumers' confidence about whether what they’re buying will actually reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
CSIRO chief executive appointed
08 September, 2008
Dr Megan Clark has been apponted the next chief executive of the CSIRO.
A smarter grid for greener power
29 August, 2008
The UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures is leading a national research project to develop an electricity network for Australia that is smarter, greener and more efficient.
Irrigation water use down by 29%
28 August, 2008
In 2006–07, irrigation water use decreased by 29% from the previous year to 7636 gigalitres, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Invention to save 40% of household water used
26 August, 2008
Australian inventor Geoffrey Foster believes the Waterfuse Watersaver, which claims to save 40% of household water use, is the 'silver bullet' governments are seeking to manage the looming water crisis.
Brisbane-based CSIRO research hub announced
18 August, 2008
Research into climate change, water management and managing Australia's ecosystems are some of the CSIRO science to be conducted at the Ecosciences Precinct at Boggo Road Urban Village, Brisbane, due for completion in 2011.
September release for vision for emissions trading
13 August, 2008
The next instalment of climate change adviser Ross Garnaut's vision for emissions trading will be released on 5 September. Garnaut released his first draft report on emissions trading in July, but the 550-page document did not contain proposals on the pace of cutting emissions.
