Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Queensland can expect coastal erosion and permanent inundation of coastal land as a result of a predicted 0.8 metre sea level rise by 2100, according to a new scientific report released by the Queensland Climate Change Centre of Excellence.
The publication Queensland Coastal Processes and Climate Change was released at the Greenhouse 2011: the science of climate change conference in Cairns, where delegates from around the world have gathered to hear from leading scientists and climate change experts.
The report found that with the impacts of climate change we can expect both mean and maximum wind speed of tropical cyclones in some locations will increase, and rainfall within 100 km of the eye of the cyclone will also increase by 20 per cent.
Victorian Auditor-General releases renewable energy report
The Victorian Auditor-General’s Office has released its report into whether the development of renewable energy has been facilitated effectively by the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC), Department of Primary Industries (DPI), Department of Business and Innovation (DBI) and Sustainability Victoria (SV).
New CSIRO Climate and Health Cluster launched
CSIRO has launched a new Climate and Health Cluster, with funding of $3.15 million over three years from CSIRO’s Flagship Collaboration Fund.
Grants help businesses make green changes
Grants totalling $4.4 million have been awarded to 16 businesses under the Australian Government’s Re-tooling for Climate Change Program.
Call for Tasmanian EPA board members
The Tasmanian Environment Protection Authority has called for expressions of interest for three positions on its Board.
Call for feedback on Queensland Biodiversity Strategy
The Queensland Government has extended the consultation period for its Biodiversity Strategy until April 8.
NPI data shows drop in air pollutants
Recently released National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data have shown that emissions of a range of common air pollutants dropped slightly in 2009–10.
Interim Kelty report on Tasmanian forests released
Bill Kelty’s interim report on Tasmanian Forests has been submitted to the Senate and released publicly, setting out recommendations on how he believes the conflict over the future of the Tasmanian timber industry could be resolved.
Caring for our Country grants available
Proposals for land care and environment projects from across the nation are invited under the Caring for our Country 2011-12 business plan.
Australia climbs international clean energy ranking
The international environment agency, The Pew Charitable Trusts, has released a report that ranks Australia in 12th position in G20 countries - behind Brazil, Canada, Spain, France, India and Japan, but ahead of the UK - in terms of investment in clean energy.
Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Forum meets
Ministers from across the Murray-Darling Basin have met to progress a collaborative and inclusive approach for governments and communities to develop and implement a plan for the Basin in which a healthy river system underpins strong and viable communities.
ACCI adopts Carbon Tax Resolution
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), comprised of all State and Territory Chambers of Commerce and 28 National Industry Associations, has passed a resolution on the proposed carbon tax, ramining opposed to a unilateral carbon tax in the absence of similar policy action by major emitting nations and Australia's export competitors.
CSIRO launches climate change science book
CSIRO has launched Climate Change: Science and Solutions for Australia to help inform business, government, and the community about the many issues that need to be addressed in response to climate change.
Government avoids carbon tax speculation
The Federal Government says it is too early to speculate how much the proposed carbon tax would increase household expenses, after Treasury documents revealed it may add almost $900 a year to bills.
WA cuts environmental approval time to boost resources projects
The WA Government is claiming to have reduced the time taken to obtain environmental approvals while at the same time increasing approvals for major resource projects.
Final winners in Green Car Innovation Fund announced
Two final projects have been awarded funding under the Australian Government’s Green Car Innovation Fund for a Greener Future .
Garnaut calls for clean technology funding and a national electricity market
Two new papers have been released by Professor Ross Garnaut as part of his Climate Change Review for the Australian Government.
Government sets out carbon price schedule
The Federal Government has announced that the carbon price scheme will begin on 1 July 2012, subject to the passage of legislation to be introduced in the Spring sittings of Parliament.
New centre for green telecommunications
A new Centre for Energy Efficient Telecommunications (CEET) has been launched in Melbourne with the focus on innovation in energy efficient networks and telecommunications infrastructure with the aim to reduce the industry's impact on the environment.
Fund for Bass Strait islands renewable energy
A new fund has been launched by the Tasmanian Government to develop renewable energy projects for the Bass Strait islands.
Toolkit developed to establish carbon forests
The sister cities of Blacktown City Council and Liverpool Plains Shire Council have produced a toolkit that deals with establishing carbon forests in urban and rural environments.