Remote-access meters can cut your energy costs

CSIRO

A new web-based smart metering system has been developed by CSIRO to enable householders, small businesses and electricity retailers to remotely control energy use over a broadband Internet connection.

posted by patrick on May 28, 2010 at 1:10 pm · filed under

Call to better protect Central Victoria’s special places

VNPA

A new report by the by the Victorian National Parks Association calls for a dramatic increase in government spending to protect and manage 20 key areas covering more than 100,000 hectares of state forest across Central Victoria. Titled Better Protection for Special Places, the report presents the results of a detailed examination of the natural values of these areas, which are home to a number of threatened and rare species.

posted by seamas on May 25, 2010 at 7:22 am · filed under

Pollution price crucial to emissions reduction

ABC News

The Climate Institute has released a new report claiming that policies holding businesses financially accountable for their carbon emissions must be introduced if Australia is to slow rapid growth in its overall carbon footprint. Australia is already one of the worst per-capita carbon emitters in the world. Chief Executive of the Climate Institute Mr John Connor believes there is a willingness in the private sector to become more environmentally sustainable and be a part of the solution.

posted by seamas on May 25, 2010 at 7:18 am · filed under

Good science underpins protected marine areas

Sydney Morning Herald

An independent review panel has found that scientific research supports the declaration of protected marine areas in New South Wales, despite heavy criticism from fishing groups.

posted by seamas on May 23, 2010 at 7:24 am · filed under

Biodiversity dropping at an unprecedented rate

Friends of the Earth

Friends of the Earth has used International Biodiversity Day, during the International Year of Biodiversity, to warn that biodiversity continues to be lost at an unprecedented rate. FoE cites UN figures showing that, since 1970, the planet’s animal population has been reduced by 30%, mangrove forests and marine pastures by 20%, and living coral reefs by 40%, while 38% of all assessed species are now under imminent threat. The group adds that impoverished forest-dependent and fishing communities are suffering the most severe consequences of this decline.

posted by seamas on May 22, 2010 at 8:21 pm · filed under

World Environment Day (June 5)

UNEP

World Environment Day aims to stimulate worldwide awareness of the environment and encourage political attention and action on environmental issues. The theme for 2010 is “Many Species. One Planet. One Future.”

posted by seamas on May 22, 2010 at 7:50 am · filed under

Sustainability Expo (Pakenham, June 11-12)

Displaying sustainable products and services for individuals, schools and businesses from 11-12 June 2010 at the Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham.

posted by seamas on May 22, 2010 at 7:45 am · filed under