Carbon tax reporting: know your rights and responsibilities
03 December, 2012 by Tim Pittaway*Last week at the 2012 Australasian Carbon Expo in Melbourne, the government confirmed that Australia is ready to sign the next phase of the Kyoto Protocol, joining countries around the world that are taking action to combat climate change. The first commitment period ends on 31 December this year; a second commitment period to restrain greenhouse gas emissions will begin on 1 January 2013.
Seven signposts on the road to sustainability
03 December, 2012 by Romilly Madew* | Supplied by: Green Building Council AustraliaThe signposts are all pointing in one direction - and that direction is greater sustainability for both individuals and organisations. So, what lies ahead for Australia’s built environment? Where do the opportunities and risks lie?
Simple solution wins prestigious environmental engineering award
01 December, 2012GHD and Auckland Transport are the winners of the 2012 Engineering Excellence Award for Excellence in Environmental Practice for their ‘TetraTrap’ design. The TetraTrap is a simple catchpit filter which prevents the flow of road pollutants to Auckland’s waterways and harbour via the stormwater system.
Fish ear bones point to climate impacts
30 November, 2012Scientists believe that fish ear bones and their distinctive growth rings can offer clues to the likely impacts of climate change in aquatic environments.
Sydney’s green efforts win global recognition
30 November, 2012The City of Sydney has won a silver award in the most sustainable government category of the renowned International Green Awards for its vision, innovation and advocacy in areas including energy, water, waste and transport.
EnergyAdvice one of the first to secure carbon trading licence
29 November, 2012Energy consultancy EnergyAdvice, in conjunction with Grosvenor Pirie, has secured one of the first licences from ASIC allowing it to trade in carbon units.
New global carbon trading and asset management platform
28 November, 2012Carbon Trade Exchange (CTX) and APX have announced the introduction of a new electronic platform, combining both trading and asset management for the voluntary carbon markets.
CEO Nubian appointed to board of waterAustralia
28 November, 2012Australia’s water industry body, waterAustralia, yesterday announced the newest addition to its board - Barry Porter, CEO Nubian Water Systems. Porter assumes the role of Non-Executive Director.
Water-sensitive research hub set to change urban design
28 November, 2012The Perth Research Hub for an innovative new research centre has been officially launched at The University of Western Australia (UWA) by the state Minister for Water, Bill Marmion.
AGIC’s Infrastructure Sustainability rating scheme gains momentum
27 November, 2012The Great Eastern Highway Upgrade project (WA) is the latest project to register to pursue an Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) rating through the Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC).
Australian farmers dealing with climate change
27 November, 2012The 2012 Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industries (CCRSPI) Conference is being held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground from 27-29 November.
Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Sites Impacted by Hazardous Ground Gases
27 November, 2012The NSW EPA Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Sites Impacted by Hazardous Ground Gases have been finalised.
Australian ETS to link up with world’s largest ETS
27 November, 2012Legislation passed by the Senate last night will enable Australia and Europe to begin linking their emissions trading systems.
Villa Maria Estate captures big prize at NZI National Sustainable Business Network awards
23 November, 2012Auckland’s Villa Maria Estate has been named Sustainable Business of the Year at the NZI National Sustainable Business Network Awards announced yesterday.
New Chair for Green Building Council of Australia
22 November, 2012The Green Building Council of Australia’s (GBCA’s) Board of Directors has elected a new Chair, Daniel Grollo.
