Griffith University (Brisbane, Queensland) has received $21 million towards building the country’s first zero-emission and self-powering teaching and research building driven by solar-powered hydrogen energy. The $32 million Sir Samuel Griffith Building has been made possible with funding from the …
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A combination of climate change and urban growth will push temperatures higher in cities worldwide, say researchers. Dr Richard Betts, a climate scientist at the UK’s Met Office, and colleagues, report their findings in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.
The Fact Sheet: China Emerging as New Leader in Clean Energy Policies details how, in the last two years, China has implemented a series of ambitious clean energy policies that will help to dramatically reduce the growth of the country’s …
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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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