On Sunday 28 September 2008, 150 survey volunteers worked with 30 volunteer Team Leaders to survey five Sydney parks for their plants and wildlife over a 24 hour period. The species data collected for the City of Sydney included 398 …
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With a geographical spread representing approximately 70 per cent of Australia’s office space, CitySwitch Green Office works with tenants to improve office energy efficiency, thereby reducing the CO2 emissions attributed to global warming. One of the main reasons for choosing …
To help you find out more about the Caring for our Country investment priorities, what this means for your organisation and how to submit an investment proposal, the Australian Government is running a series of Caring for our Country information …
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The Australian Government has approved a total of over $22.5 million for activities under Caring for our Country Community Coastcare 2008-09. Proposals for funding had been sought against two of the six national priority areas, and particularly for activities that …
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The Australian Government is now calling for investment proposals for projects that will achieve the targets outlined in the newly released Caring for our Country business plan 2009-10. Details of how you can submit a proposal will be available on …
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As part of the $12.9 billion Water for the Future plan, the Australian Government is delivering the $250 million National Rainwater and Greywater Initiative to help people use water wisely in their everyday lives. The Government is providing: Rebates of …
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Organisations and individuals are asked to give their views on the draft Regulation Impact Statement: Minimum water efficiency standards for clothes washers and dishwashers and water efficiency labelling of combined washer/dryers. The national Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme …
The Australian Government’s 10-year $12.9 billion Water for the Future strategy to secure the long-term water supply for all Australians includes funding of $1 billion for the National Urban Water and Desalination Plan. This plan supports a new funding program …
Are you seeing climate change? What’s changed in your area? How is it effecting you, your family or your community? What are you doing to be part of the solution? WWF Climate Witness is a global conversation about the impacts …
The 26 November 2008 issue of CO2 News includes: News – Westpac unveils climate change strategy; and Publications – Generating your own green energy supply — is it a viable solution? How feasible is going completely off grid for your …
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