Category Archive for "Carbon" | Getting to Sustainability

16
July

Carbon tax repeal raises long-term risks for Australian business

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Adam Bumpus, Senior Lecturer, Environment and Development, University of Melbourne[/caption] The bill to repeal Australia’s “carbon tax” is poised to pass the Senate, potentially leaving Australia without a working price on carbon. In the short term, the.

11
July

UN committee releases international roadmap: Deep Decarbonization report to support UN Climate Talks

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http://unsdsn.org/what-we-do/deep-decarbonization-pathways/[/caption] 8 July, 2014: A United Nations (UN) committee has released a report which will pave the way for a UN climate change summit in New York this September, in the lead up to international climate change negotiations at COP 21 in Paris, December.

11
October

OECD carbon and climate report calls for decarbonised economies via carbon pricing

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09 October 2013 - Credible and consistent carbon pricing must be the cornerstone of government actions to tackle climate change, according to a new OECD report. Releasing the OECD Climate and Carbon report during a Lecture organised jointly with the London School.

16
September

What next for Australia’s climate policy and the carbon price ?

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By Frank Jotzo Australia’s new government is likely to repeal the carbon price, by striking a deal with crossbenchers in the Senate after July 2014, or possibly going to a special election if it looks electorally attractive. Still, carbon pricing remains the logical choice for Australia’s longer term climate policy. Prime Minister Abbott has made it.

1
September

Book review: ‘Big Coal’ by Guy Pearse, David McKnight & Bob Burton

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By Stuart Rosewarne Burning coal is the one of the main sources of greenhouse gases, but mining expansion continues apace in Australia. Given the all-but unqualified support of federal and state governments for new mining ventures, there is the very real prospect that.

13
August

Carbon price repeal would shrink renewable energy but increase retail electricity prices

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If Australia’s emissions trading scheme (ETS) is repealed, renewable energy production would shrink and Australia would fail to meet our renewable energy target, according to an analysis conducted on behalf of WWF-Australia.

The report, prepared by specialist carbon and energy research firm RepuTex, also found it.

3
August

CEFC welcomes ClimateWorks research on a low carbon economy for Australia

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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.

5
April

Zoos Victoria goes carbon neutral with Low Carbon Australia

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Zoos Victoria achieves world first with carbon neutral status Carbon foot, hoof, paw and claw prints now equal zero at Zoos Victoria, with three iconic attractions being the first in the world to achieve carbon neutral status. Low Carbon Australia has certified Zoos Victoria's Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open.

19
March

City of Melbourne certified carbon neutral

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The City of Melbourne has been certified carbon neutral as part of its undertaking to become one of the world’s most sustainable cities. Environment Portfolio Chair Councillor Arron Wood said certification by Low Carbon Australia against the National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS) was a solid demonstration of the City of Melbourne’s commitment to a more sustainable.

18
March

Carbon offsets not the best way to save the environment

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Carbon offsets: saving emissions, but not saving the environment

By Michael Polonsky, Deakin University Many Australian consumers and businesses are working on ways to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. For some, the carbon tax meets their needs: it’s designed to specifically motivate changes in behaviour by raising the costs associated with the production of pollution. But.

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Carbon offsets: saving emissions, but not saving the environment