Big business wants national approach to low emissions technology research

The Australian Business and Climate Group, which includes companies such as BP, Rio Tinto, Santos, Mirvac and Westpac, is calling for national leadership on research and development into low emissions technologies, particularly solar power technology. The Group’s latest report stresses the need to find new breakthrough technologies in the fight against global warming.

posted by seamas on August 31, 2007 at 7:28 pm · filed under

Energy company’s stance wins praise from ACF

The Australian Conservation Foundation has welcomed a call by energy company AGL for Australia to take on a stronger mandatory renewable energy target and require 20 per cent of power to come from renewable sources 2020.

posted by seamas on August 31, 2007 at 7:19 pm · filed under

Melbourne’s green office not as green as intended

Melbourne council’s green office, which received a six star energy rating, has been criticised because many of its green features are not yet functioning. According to a green building expert it would not receive a six star energy rating if audited now.

posted by jennifer on August 29, 2007 at 10:59 pm · filed under

$14.6 million to Indigenous land-care programmes

Malcolm Turnbull has announced the first of three $14.6 million payments to Indigenous communities. The ‘Working on Country’ programme is designed to provide jobs for those in Indigenous communities on projects caring for the environment.

posted by jennifer on August 29, 2007 at 10:46 pm · filed under

Second eco-preschool opens in NSW

Day-care centres with a sustainable slant are beginning to spread, with the second eco-preschool opening in Sydney’s northern beaches recently. The concept of the eco-preschool is to practise and reflect environmental awareness where toddlers become involved with organic gardening, recycling and small animals.

posted by rochelle on August 26, 2007 at 11:41 pm · filed under

Earthdance Festival (Melbourne)

Earthdance, the world’s largest simultaneous dance music event, is celebrating its tenth anniversary in Melbourne. Offering a truly diverse musical line up from reggae through hip hop to live and electronic dj’s. Give peace a dance at Collingwood Childrens Farm between 8.30 am-8pm on Sunday 16th September.

Acts include Chant Down Sound, Bass Bin Laden, Mantrix, Slieker and Andrew Till, and more. The event will also feature a global webcast, live video, global prayer for peace (9 am), stalls, healers, and creative children workshops, bar (18+) and food area, no BYO, all money raised on the day goes to Earthdance nominated charities.

For more details and ticket information, click on the link above.

posted by seamas on August 26, 2007 at 11:06 pm · filed under

Leadership in Environmental Action Program (Melbourne)

A new innovative environmental conference for year 10 and 11 students is being held at the University of Melbourne this year. The Leadership in Environmental Action Program (LEAP) conference will be held from Wednesday 26th to Friday 28th September and will give students the opportunity to learn about environmental issues and meet people currently involved in environmental projects. The program will comprise workshops, excursions and discussions around issues such as climate change, deforestation and the extinction of native species.

Facilitators and mentors for the conference include people from the Wilderness Society, Friends of the Earth and the Australian Student
Environment Network. Click on the link above for more event information and application details.

posted by seamas on August 26, 2007 at 11:00 pm · filed under