A friend in America asked Andrew Campbell to comment on media suggesting that the 7 February 2009 bushfires could have been avoided through more fuel reduction burning, and alleging that the ‘green agenda’ is at least in part responsible for …
The Nature Conservation Council of NSW (NCC) Biodiversity Under Fire Conference will focus on ecologically sustainable bushfire management in the context of the threats to Australia’s biodiversity. There will be an emphasis on achieving best possible biodiversity outcomes. The conference …
The new Green Cities report showcases and supports the innovative ways in which America’s cities are creating an equitable green economy. The report is based on conversations with the brightest thinkers in the field, and the findings from a survey …
The 13 May 2009 edition of CO2 News includes: Prototype hybrid electric car to feed power back to energy grid Green office retrofits could boost construction industry jobs: report Sydney aims to set up energy generator network to supply city’s …
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Join the Alternative Technology Association (ATA) on 2 June 2009 as they launch their latest report The Victorian Urban Wind Resource Assessment undertaken by ATA for Sustainability Victoria. This report looks at typical wind regimes at 10 sites within 25 …
At it’s 30 April 2009 meeting, the Council Of Australian Governments (COAG) agreed to the new expanded National Renewable Energy Target (RET) and five key measures to improve the energy efficiency of residential and commercial buildings across Australia and . …
The Green Loans Program is a new Australian Government initiative to help Australians tackle climate change. The program starts on 1 July 2009 and will assist Australian families to install solar, water saving, and energy efficient products. The Green Loans …
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As part of the Water for the Future framework, the National Urban Water and Desalination Plan will provide investment of $1 billion for desalination, water recycling and stormwater harvesting projects to assist major towns and cities in securing their long …
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CSIRO has joined a global network of private and public sector organisations which aims to promote the sustainable, fair and efficient use of the world’s fresh water. The Water Footprint Network seeks to advance the concept of ‘water footprinting’ as …
Australian Government Parliamentary Secretary for Water, Dr Mike Kelly, has announced details of a $77.4 million funding package to help restore the health of the Hawkesbury-Nepean River in western Sydney. The package has been welcomed by the NSW Government.