Fundraising for Aussie farmers
03 September, 2015Landcare Australia is launching the fundraising campaign 'From Farm to Fork' — an initiative to support the 150,000 farmers who produce 93% of the food consumed in Australia.
Bank exposure to coal projects drowning in greenwash
01 September, 2015 by Carol A Adams, Durham UniversityThe development of black coal mines in Australia continues to attract controversy, with divestment campaigns gaining momentum. The role of banks in financing such projects has come under scrutiny.
Greening the house — the Sydney Opera House
26 August, 2015The Sydney Opera House was yesterday awarded a 4 Star Green Star – Performance rating by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), putting the national icon among a select few World Heritage buildings that have achieved green certification globally.
2015 ATRAA Conference program released
17 August, 2015The 2015 ATRAA Conference will take place on the second day of All-Energy Australia (8 October), featuring a range of panel sessions across two streams.
Are you ready for the second ERF auction?
13 August, 2015The second Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction has been announced for 4–5 November 2015. This means that industry and local government have another opportunity to register their new projects under the ERF and to obtain funding for their abatement efforts.
How will you be spending National Recycling Week?
11 August, 2015In the lead-up to National Recycling Week, Planet Ark is encouraging everyone to join the recycling charge at their home, school or workplace.
Eco Expo Asia celebrates 10 years in October
11 August, 2015Eco Expo Asia will gather together industry experts and internationally renowned brands for the 10th time in October this year.
Business and government leaders to discuss climate action
05 August, 2015 by Anji Kurian, Conference Director, Carbon Abatement ForumThe Carbon Abatement Forum, being held in Sydney from 27–29 October, will bring together some of the business and industry leaders who have led action on GHG abatement with policymakers and other stakeholders to share experience and strategic insights on climate action.
Clean Energy Finance highlights for 2014–15
03 August, 2015The year to 30 June 2015 saw the Clean Energy Finance Corporation commit new investments of close to $500 million in eight new projects, taking its total commitments to invest over the two years since inception to more than $1.4 billion.
NZ updates Green Star rating tool
31 July, 2015The New Zealand Green Building Council has undertaken a major review of Green Star, working alongside industry to review four key categories of the sustainability rating system: Innovation, Energy, Water and Materials.
$155,000 in funding for 38 community groups
27 July, 2015The SUEZ environnement Community Grants have been awarded for 2015, recognising 38 community groups across Australia with over $155,000 in funding to help realise their project dreams.
Kiwi students compete to save energy
22 July, 2015Two student accommodation facilities at the Victoria University of Wellington have been pitted against each other in a competition to see which can save the most power compared to the previous year's usage.
Push to reform the electricity market
20 July, 2015The Property Council of Australia, the Total Environment Centre and the City of Sydney are asking the Australian Energy Market Commission to change the rules that govern the electricity market.
Conference on climate-resilient primary industries
16 July, 2015The Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industries (CCRSPI) will be holding its flagship conference from 18–19 November at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf, Sydney.
Commonwealth Bank Place adds 6 Star Green Star - Performance rating
14 July, 2015Commonwealth Bank Place has received a 6 Star Green Star - Performance rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), adding to its 6 Star Design, As-Built and Interiors certifications.
