Permafrost carbon content double the old estimates
16 September, 2008The amount of frozen organic carbon locked away in the world’s permafrost regions is double what has been previously estimated, according to new research.
CSIRO chief executive appointed
08 September, 2008Dr Megan Clark has been apponted the next chief executive of the CSIRO.
Brisbane-based CSIRO research hub announced
18 August, 2008Research 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.
Businesses to help consumers fight climate change
14 July, 2008Australian 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.
Sydney to host world congress
14 July, 2008Mayors, 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.
Climate change adaptation program launched
10 July, 2008CSIRO 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.
Three new ways to access rainfall outlooks
09 July, 2008The 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.
Biofuels deepen poverty and accelerate climate change
25 June, 2008The 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.
Voting open for Banksia's people's choice award
18 June, 2008Online 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.
The building blocks towards a more sustainable future
12 June, 2008 by Kylie Wilson-FieldLaunched in 2002, the Green Building Council of Australia is a national, not-for-profit organisation, which says it is committed to developing a more sustainable property industry in Australia through the adoption of green building practices. The council, headed up by some of the property sector's most respected identities, has the support of both the industry and government and has recently announced that it has over 600 members.
Garrett opens climate law and policy centre
10 June, 2008A legal research centre devoted to climate change will be officially opened at The Australian National University by Environment Minister Peter Garrett. The ANU Centre for Climate Law and Policy (CCLP) has been established in response to a growing awareness of the legal dimensions of global warming.
SA winemakers and grape growers go green
10 June, 2008Premier Mike Rann has announced an agreement that makes South Australian winemakers and grape growers the first industry group in the nation to accurately track and reduce greenhouse emissions.
NZ firms join international climate neutral network
05 June, 2008New Zealand businesses are set to strengthen their presence and leadership on the United Nations' Climate Neutral Network — with 16 joining so far and others poised to sign up, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard said at a Wellington meeting of the international network.
Cleantechnology industry online portal launched
05 June, 2008To facilitate more efficient business, government and research interaction, an online industry portal that will define the 'cleantech' sector in Australia has been created. The portal depicts over 350 Australian companies with original products and services in the sector and it is anticipated that many more will be added over the next few months.
Conference focuses on leading sustainable reform
22 May, 2008The PACIA National Conference is on in Melbourne 16–18 June at the Bayview on the Park. The theme of the conference is Leading sustainable reform — a climate for change.
