Leading cities and towns show remarkable creativity in managing their biodiversity. This series of case studies illustrates a selection of local biodiversity-related activities from all regions of the world, demonstrating the economic, social and environmental benefits that the sustainable management …
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The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) urban environment newsletter September 2008 includes articles on: Improving cities through localising Agenda 21 World Urban Forum 4 “Harmonious Urbanization”, 3-6 November 2008, Nanjing China Langfang: A Chinese harmonious city
The Age18 September 2008 RAINWATER tanks appear to have survived a high-level bid to drop them from Victoria’s green building rules. Senior Government sources have confirmed an “in-principle” decision by a cabinet sub-committee to retain tanks as part of the …
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The Sydney Morning Herald17 September 2008 The sky’s the limit when it comes to tackling the effects of climate change in our cities, writes Tim Elliott. Whoever said it’s a jungle out there had it all wrong. Modern cities are …
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Adelaidenow.com.au17 September 2008 THE number of South Australians who have solar panel systems in their homes has more than doubled in the past year, figures show. ETSA Utilities figures provided to The Advertiser show 3700 homes have a solar system …
Brisbane Times18 September 2008 Brisbane may not suit a London-style congestion tax, but could consider a “cordon-charging” scheme, a UK congestion charge expert said yesterday. Now the RACQ wants Main Roads to again investigate whether there were future benefits for …
News.com.au15 September 2008 MOTORISTS could be taxed for driving pollution-pumping vehicles under a Federal Government plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions. A Vehicle Fuel Efficiency discussion paper released by the Rudd Government yesterday laid out a number of “potential measures”, …
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The Canberra Times15 September 2008 Since 2001 the ACT and Australian Governments have invested more than $22million through programs such as the Natural Heritage Trust and the National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality, aimed at directly improving the …
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The Australian12 September 2008 FEDERAL Environment Minister Peter Garrett has given the go-ahead to the controversial north-south pipeline in Victoria which will pump water from the state’s north to Melbourne. Mr Garrett said securing the water supply for Australia’s urban …
Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Limited (BAC) on Friday received the award for best water management in the world at the 2008 International Water Association (IWA) Awards in Vienna… …The award recognised BAC’s implementation of the Brisbane Airport Sustainable Water Management …
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