Water sustainability project underway in Gippsland
31 July, 2007
The Gippsland region of Victoria is embarking on a new era in water sustainability with construction underway on the Gippsland Water Factory project.
A step forward for climate change research in NZ
30 July, 2007
Motu Economic and Public Policy Research has been awarded close to $1.7 million of Foundation for Research, Science and Technology funding for nearly four years of research on the economics of climate change and its impact on New Zealand.
Emissions trading and what it means for Australian businesses
25 July, 2007 by Carolyn Jackson, Editor
The federal government's long awaited plan on emissions trading was recently announced, with an increase on spending by $627million
Sydney Entertainment Centre fights climate change
19 July, 2007
Waste from the Sydney Entertainment Centre will get a new lease of life and reduce the centre’s impact on climate change.
Climate change – now it’s law
17 July, 2007
The nation’s first Climate Change legislation has become law. The Climate Change and Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Act 2007 makes South Australia the first place in Australia to legislate targets to reduce greenhouse emissions.
Government announces cap and trade emissions scheme
17 July, 2007
The Federal Government has announced it will increase spending on combating greenhouse gas emissions by $627 million.
SKM helps guide local councils on climate change
12 July, 2007
Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) has provided local governments in Queensland with a practical guide for meeting the challenges of climate change.
Business' brainstorm sustainability
28 June, 2007
The realities and exciting opportunities around trading in a sustainable New Zealand were on the agenda as the government engaged with business and industry, according to Environment Minister David Benson-Pope.
Sea levels to rise several metres this century
27 June, 2007
Australia’s sea levels will rise by several metres by the end of the century due to rapidly increasing greenhouse gas concentrations, according to research from a group of international scientists.
Study shows tropics absorbing northern emissions
26 June, 2007
An international research team, including three CSIRO scientists, has thrown new light on the way that carbon dioxide produced by industrial activities in the Northern Hemisphere is absorbed by vegetation across the globe, particularly in tropical regions.
Business as usual for Lend Lease
22 June, 2007 by Kylie Wilson-Field, Journalist
Lend Lease is a leading retail and community residential property group integrated with strong investment management and construction management businesses around the globe. They are also one of the world's leading sustainable organisations
Space mission: possible
19 June, 2007
Our understanding of our planet's structure, climate and the impact of climate change through global warming is to be dramatically increased by a new space mission.
Takeoff of carbon offset scheme praised
15 June, 2007
The launch of Pacific Blue NZ’s Carbon Offset scheme for customers is yet another step in the nation’s drive towards carbon neutrality, according to government Ministers David Benson-Pope and David Parker.
Anticipating climate change risks
15 June, 2007
An Australian in-depth symposium ‘Anticipating climate change risks, costs and opportunities for infrastructure: A conference for asset owners and investors’ will be held at the University of Melbourne on 21 June 2007.
New green building report for councils
13 June, 2007
A report from ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability – Oceania (ICLEI Oceania) and the Building Commission highlights nine key pathways for local government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable buildings.
