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Projects approved under Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) – update

Since mid December 2012 to date, the Clean Energy Regulator has approved a number of projects under the CFI that…[Read More]

International developments – Carbon emissions schemes commence 1 Jan 2013

1 January 2013 marks the introduction of more carbon pricing schemes from an international perspective.  As from 1 January 2013…[Read More]

Update to the register of solar water heaters

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced Version 15 of the Register of solar water heaters took effect on November 27. …[Read More]

LMS issued with first Australian carbon credit units

The Clean Energy Regulator issued the first Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs) for an eligible offsets project under the Carbon…[Read More]

Simplot installs co-generation plant

Vegetable processor Simplot will slash its carbon emissions by 39,000 tonnes a year thanks to a new $16 million clean technology…[Read More]

Efficiency of Reporting under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme – submissions sought

The Commonwealth Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency is seeking submissions on ways that the efficiency of reporting under…[Read More]

New amendments to chemicals regulation

According to the Federal Government the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Legislation Amendment Bill 2012, introduced into the House of Representatives by…[Read More]

New climate change strategy for primary industries

Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, has launched a revised Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary…[Read More]

Independent Expert Scientific Committee to advise on Coal Seam Gas

Federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke, recently announced the membership of the new Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas…[Read More]

Australian ETS to link up with Europe

Legislation recently passed by Senate will enable Australia and Europe to begin linking their emissions trading systems. As a result…[Read More]

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