The Federal Department of the Environment has released a new draft method, giving organisations the ability to earn carbon credits…[Read More]
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New Biosecurity report – Released
Published: June 19, 2015
The Federal Department of Agriculture has released a report that estimates the value of Australia’s biosecurity system at the ‘farm…[Read More]
$400m to purchase & upgrade old office buildings with poor environmental credentials
Published: June 19, 2015
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed $125 million towards a new sustainable office trust which will invest $400…[Read More]
US EPA releases draft study on impact of fracking on drinking water
Published: June 15, 2015
The US EPA has released the draft Assessment of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil and Gas on…[Read More]
G7 leaders agree to phase out fossil fuels
Published: June 15, 2015
The G7 group of industrial nations have agreed to end fossil fuel subsidies by the end of the century and…[Read More]
Draft carbon credits amendment rule – Comment sought
Published: June 15, 2015
The Federal Department of the Environment is seeking comment on proposed amendments to the exposure draft Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming…[Read More]
$120 million scheme to help business cut energy and operating costs
Published: June 15, 2015
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) will provide $120 million through the National Australia Bank (NAB) to help businesses cut…[Read More]
Environment Minister’s Award now open
Published: June 15, 2015
Nominations for Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt’s Award for a Cleaner Environment are now open. This award aims to recognise…[Read More]
Carbon aggregation draft package – Comment sought
Published: June 5, 2015
Federal Department of the Environment is seeking feedback on a draft package of aggregation documents that include – a fact…[Read More]
Proposed changes to National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting – Comment sought
Published: June 5, 2015
Aspects of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008 are currently being reviewed with the intention of making…[Read More]
