Most EU countries on track to meet Kyoto targets
25 October, 2012Emissions of greenhouse gases in the European Union (EU) fell on average by 2.5% from 2010 to 2011, although several countries increased emissions. Almost all European countries are individually on track towards their commitments under the Kyoto Protocol compared to last year.
Australia to join international climate coalition
04 October, 2012Australia has announced that it will join the Climate and Clean Air Coalition - an alliance of over two dozen nations, intergovernmental organisations, the private sector and civil society, committed to rapid action to reduce short-lived but highly potent pollution caused by methane, black carbon (soot), tropospheric ozone (smog) and hydrofluorocarbons.
Renewable generation soars on high winds
19 September, 2012Research from carbon analytics firm RepuTex shows power generation from Australia’s renewable energy sector has risen dramatically over recent months, on the back of strong winds across Australia’s eastern seaboard and reduced output from brown coal generators.
Where in the world is it cheapest to cut carbon?
30 August, 2012Researchers from the Australian National University (ANU) have shed some light on why some countries are more reluctant to agree to an international carbon price than others.
CO2 Group announces international expansion with projects valued at more than AU$50m
27 August, 2012CO2 Group has announced that it has signed a joint venture agreement with Asia Energy Development Partners (AEDP), a Singapore-based carbon and renewable energy specialist, to establish CO2 Asia. This new company will specialise in the development and commercialisation of projects under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol.
European countries vying for the title of electric vehicle superpower
22 August, 2012European countries are testing out different strategies to boost their citizen’s adoption of clean transport technologies, states a new report by GlobalData. The report claims that the race is on for the title of electric vehicle (EV) giant.
Bidding to provide low-emissions electricity
08 August, 2012A unique scheme that auctions power contracts to low-emissions technology companies could help Australia to transform its electricity sector and meet its long-term climate change targets at the lowest cost, according to Grattan Institute’s Energy Program Director, Tony Wood.
Tetra Tech awarded EPA methane emissions reduction contracts
07 August, 2012Tetra Tech has been awarded two contracts to support the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its efforts to reduce emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas and potential source of clean energy.
Mitchell S8000 Remote chilled mirror hygrometer
30 July, 2012The Michell range of cooled mirror hygrometers is designed to help to meet requirements for relative humidity measurement from any of the leading environmental control authorities. With accuracies of 0.1°C dp, and based on the fundamental measurement principle which has no inherent drift, the chilled mirror hygrometer S8000 Remote combines flexibility with accuracy exceeding the requirements dictated in the emissions control legislation.
National events to highlight carbon capture and storage progress
23 July, 2012With a range of events being planned around Australia, the 2012 National Carbon Capture and Storage Week will highlight major developments supporting the commercialisation of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.
Australia’s coal production set to soar but carbon emissions to decline from 2018
25 June, 2012Modelling from carbon analytics firm RepuTex indicates investment in new mines will continue to drive production for the best part of the next decade, with output and resultant carbon emissions forecast to rise to record levels.
Higher EU greenhouse gas emissions in 2010 due to economic recovery and cold winter
04 June, 2012The European Environment Agency (EEA) has published data revealing that greenhouse gas emissions increased in 2010, as a result of both economic recovery in many countries after the 2009 recession and a colder winter. Nonetheless, emissions growth was somewhat contained by continued strong growth in renewable energy sources.
CEFC a distraction, not a solution, claims BZE
25 May, 2012Renewable energy think-tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) has released its response to the government’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) legislation as it was recommended by the CEFC Expert Review in April 2011. The $10 billion CEFC was announced by the Australian Government as part of the Clean Energy Future Package to invest in firms and projects utilising renewable energy, energy efficiency and low-emissions technologies, as well as manufacturing businesses that focus on producing the inputs required.
National Greenhouse Accounts released
28 April, 2012The latest National Greenhouse Accounts have been released by the Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, revealing that Australia’s national inventory total emissions of greenhouse gases increased by 0.6% to 546 million tonnes over the year to December 2011.
Ecoscore to calculate Scope 3 emissions
02 April, 2012Adelaide companies Carbon Business and EconSearch have collaborated on EcoScore, a tool to quantify hidden Scope 3 emissions using economic modelling.
