Colin Hunt, The University of Queensland
World Bank president Jim Yong Kim recently announced that the Bank would cut coal from its portfolio of investment projects.
New coal powered generation will now receive financial support only in “rare circumstances”. Gas will remain in the Bank’s investment mix but as a transitional fuel. But.
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Monthly Archives: August 2013
The Solar Decathlon is one of the largest global university competitions focused on energy management in homes.
There is a growing trend amongst new home builders to consider not just street appeal, price and location when they plan their new home, but also to consider sustainability. Factors such as orientation, the installation of solar panels, use.
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5 August 2013: A global alliance of investor groups have published a report identifying that fund managers incorporate climate risks into investment decisions. The alliance includes the European Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change, the North American Investor Network on Climate Risk, the.
Craig Cormick of CSIRO reflects on understanding science communication in this story from The Conversation.
Like many Australians, you may have recoiled in horror or laughed heartily when the results of the Australian Academy of Science’s science literacy survey surfaced last month.
You may have had a similar reaction – although hopefully not – to last week’s
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5 August 2013: Australia's health sector is calling for strong action on climate change as the prescription for political parties looking for a winning formula in the upcoming federal election. The electorate is becoming more aware of the growing risks to the wellbeing, safety and health of communities.
BRUSSELS, June 25, 2013—The economic costs and social impacts of climate change threaten the prosperity of the Europe and Central Asia region. But well-designed climate action can bring numerous benefits, while also being cost-effective. A set of three World.
30 July 2013: The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has welcomed ClimateWorks' new major research project, Tracking Australia's Progress towards a Low Carbon Economy. CEFC CEO Oliver.
On 2 August 2013, The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) announced the financing of several new solar projects at Port Augusta in South Australia, Moree in New South Wales and Beaudesert in South East Queensland.
Sundrop Farms have announced in-principle agreement for CEFC to co-finance a major greenhouse development near.
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