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August

Fund managers incorporate climate risks into investment decisions – IGCC reports

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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.

5
August

Engaging the unengaged in science? Try a little harder

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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 Read more

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August

Health sector calling for action on climate change and carbon costs

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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.

3
August

Three World Bank reports outline strategies to fight climate change

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world bank economic benefits of climate action 2013

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.

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.

3
August

Clean Energy Finance Corporation funds solar projects at Port Augusta, Moree and Beaudesert

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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.

30
July

Food and drink manufacturers reduce water consumption saving £2 million

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24 July 2013 Food and drink businesses have saved £2.2 million by reducing their water consumption. The voluntary agreement, Federation House Commitment (FHC) run by WRAP, aimed at helping food and drink manufacturers reduce their water consumption, also delivered savings of 1.5 million mᵌ in the last year. The 16.1% reduction in water use has been achieved.

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July

CDP, CDSB and IIRC announce collaboration to accelerate integrated reporting

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18th July 2013: CDP (previously known as the Carbon Disclosure Project), the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB) and the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) today announce an alliance that will achieve greater momentum towards the evolution of better.

27
July

Zero Carbon Australia Buildings Plan to be launched

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Beyond Zero Emissions is proud to announce the launch of a new Zero Carbon Australia Buildings Plan in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Byron Bay.

Melbourne: Thursday, 8 August, 6:30PM at The Spot Basement Theatre, Melbourne University, 198 Berkely St Carlton. Read more

27
July

Methane and the risk of runaway global warming

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By Andrew Glikson

Research was published this week showing the financial cost of methane being released from Earth’s permafrosts. But the risks go beyond financial – Earth’s history shows that releasing these stores could set off a series of events with calamitous consequences.

The sediments and bottom water beneath the world’s shallow oceans and lakes.

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