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3 July 2009
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Sustainability 
Groups wary of new carbon labels
(Wednesday, 1 July 2009)

Australian shoppers can now count the greenhouse emissions on a range of products to help in their buying decisions thanks to a new carbon reduction label being rolled out nationwide. The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has welcomed the latest addition to supermarket shelves but consumer advocate group Choice has warned the labels could spark confusion and guilt shoppers into enforcing self-imposed “daily carbon allowances”.
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EPBC Act review highlights weaknesses


Businesses put focus on environment


New website promotes global ‘green’ business


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CleanTech 
CleanTech: WA’s first geothermal energy project
(Thursday, 2 July 2009)

Geothermal is to become the energy source of choice for heating and cooling commercial buildings in Perth, claims Green Rock Energy Limited (ASX: GRK). It has been formally offered a Geothermal Exploration Permit in the Perth metropolitan area under WA’s recently enacted geothermal legislation, and it will now move to develop its first project at the University of Western Australia’s Crawley Campus.
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CleanTech: What does US policy mean for Aussie players?


CleanTech profile: Spectrum Renewable Energy


In Brief: G8 climate scorecard shames Italy, Japan


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Water 
SULO saves water with cleaner cooling
(Wednesday, 1 July 2009)

Bin maker SULO will add the finishing touches to its new adiabatic cooling tower this week in a move expected to save up to 7ML of water a year. The company’s push to replace the evaporative cooling tower at its Somersby manufacturing facility on the NSW Central Coast was bolstered by the Department of Environment and Climate Change, who helped foot the estimated $400,000 bill.
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Large-scale recycled water projects too costly: Victoria


Study calls for water whistleblowers


Qld Water Commission enters “next stage”


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Waste/Resources 
CleanTech: Waste wins for TOX and ANQ in WA
(Thursday, 2 July 2009)

Publicly traded waste specialists Tox Free Solutions (ASX: TOX) and AnaeCo (ASX: ANQ), both based in Western Australia, have each unveiled good news. TOX expects it has picked up a major waste contract on the back of its relationship with Toll Group, while ANQ is continuing to line up the ducks for its commercial roll out on the world stage, securing a Canadian patent for the DiCOM Bioconversion Process.
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WA backflips on levy leap


Hyder says 20c drink deposit best, but still hard for Tas


ENE offered $280m for slice of landfill gas assets


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Air/Climate 
Cool it on fridge gases, urges Milne
(Wednesday, 24 June 2009)

Greens senator Christine Milne is expected to call on the Senate tomorrow to support using the Montreal Protocol to control HFC gases, which are used in cooling systems. The move follows the release of what Australia’s Green Cooling Association called “a historic, landmark report” highlighting the contribution of HFCs to global warming – potentially accounting for the equivalent of 9-19% of global C02 emissions by 2050.
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Qld climate adaptation study gets green light


Green in death


CO2, the cooling gas


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Energy 
CleanTech: WA’s first geothermal energy project
(Thursday, 2 July 2009)

Geothermal is to become the energy source of choice for heating and cooling commercial buildings in Perth, claims Green Rock Energy Limited (ASX: GRK). It has been formally offered a Geothermal Exploration Permit in the Perth metropolitan area under WA’s recently enacted geothermal legislation, and it will now move to develop its first project at the University of Western Australia’s Crawley Campus.
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Gracetown energy makeover gets go-ahead


Wind power prices reeling under economic meltdown


Renewable energy cheaper for NSW: UTS report


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Built Environment 
World first guide for sustainable property reporting
(Tuesday, 23 June 2009)

The Property Council of Australia says a new guide to corporate responsibility reporting, launched by Assistant Treasurer Nick Sherry, “will transform the way the property sector records its performance”. A Guide to Corporate Responsibility Reporting in the Property Sector “is the only property-specific template available anywhere in the world,” with the straightforward template providing guidance on reporting issues from energy and water use to OH&S practices.
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Mining & Resources 
Mining crucial to NSW economy, so tidy up laws: council
(Friday, 19 June 2009)

The NSW Minerals Council said the State Government’s $1.3 billion deficit announced in the 2009-10 budget this week would have been double that amount if $1.4 billion-worth royalty payments from the mining industry weren’t factored into the state’s bottom-line. The council used the budget figures to thrust forward its oft-repeated need: a more hassle-free planning and regulation system for its sector.
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China leads the way in global energy consumption


WA studying CO2 storage potential in Perth basin


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Finance 
Turn, baby, turn
(Friday, 26 June 2009)

This morning’s markets were expected to rise because the chief manager of the US economic recovery got through his congressional examination without damage! The American Financial Crisis (AFC) is now a controllable disaster, one from which we should eventually recover given we don’t have any more seriously bad policy-making in key economies. By Francis Grey.
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Monopoly profits – a test of organisational character


NSW budgets $2b for environment


Breathe In, Breathe Out


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Policy/Law 
Low carbon jobs outpacing high-emitting sector jobs in EU
(Wednesday, 17 June 2009)

Green jobs have overtaken jobs in traditional high-emitting sectors in the EU, with 3.4 million jobs directly resulting from the development of the renewable energy, sustainable transport and energy efficiency related goods and services sectors – such as solar cell manufacturing work or in biofuel production. A further 5 million jobs are being created indirectly as a result of the growth of these industries, says WWF.
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Senate inquiry further marks out ETS political divisions


Big business largely not carbon ready: PwC


RET assistance link to CPRS decried


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Biodiversity 
EPBC Act review highlights weaknesses
(Tuesday, 30 June 2009)

Questions have been raised about the effectiveness of the Commonwealth’s key environmental protection law – the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act – following an independent review. It is considering adding new “triggers” to call in projects for federal review, while the Minerals Council has called for a major overhaul.
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CleanTech: WA’s first geothermal energy project
(Thursday, 2 July 2009)

Geothermal is to become the energy source of choice for heating and cooling commercial buildings in Perth, claims Green Rock Energy Limited (ASX: GRK). It has been formally offered a Geothermal Exploration Permit in the Perth metropolitan area under WA’s recently enacted geothermal legislation, and it will now move to develop its first project at the University of Western Australia’s Crawley Campus.
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CleanTech: What does US policy mean for Aussie players?
(Thursday, 2 July 2009)

New US climate policy aims to put a nationwide price on carbon, which should improve the economics of renewable and low emissions power generation (including gas fired power). This could create a large and lucrative market for Australian cleantech companies, including those that already have assets in the US and those with emerging technologies, writes Jo Hume of CVC Sustainable Investments.
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CleanTech: Waste wins for TOX and ANQ in WA
(Thursday, 2 July 2009)

Publicly traded waste specialists Tox Free Solutions (ASX: TOX) and AnaeCo (ASX: ANQ), both based in Western Australia, have each unveiled good news. TOX expects it has picked up a major waste contract on the back of its relationship with Toll Group, while ANQ is continuing to line up the ducks for its commercial roll out on the world stage, securing a Canadian patent for the DiCOM Bioconversion Process.
Full Story...

CleanTech profile: Spectrum Renewable Energy
(Thursday, 2 July 2009)

Spectrum Renewable Energy (SRE) is a global renewable energy company that uses innovative technologies to develop alternative solutions to conventional forms of energy. SRE specialises in setting up grid-tie and off-grid power systems for homes and businesses and works with organic waste producers to profitably generate renewable energy, reduce greenhouse emissions, mitigate environmental risks, reduce waste management costs, and create new forms of revenue.
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In Brief: G8 climate scorecard shames Italy, Japan
(Thursday, 2 July 2009)

  • G8 climate scorecard shames Italy, Japan
  • IKEA cottons on to better farming
  • US backs clean coal

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Groups wary of new carbon labels
(Wednesday, 1 July 2009)

Australian shoppers can now count the greenhouse emissions on a range of products to help in their buying decisions thanks to a new carbon reduction label being rolled out nationwide. The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has welcomed the latest addition to supermarket shelves but consumer advocate group Choice has warned the labels could spark confusion and guilt shoppers into enforcing self-imposed “daily carbon allowances”.
Full Story...


SULO saves water with cleaner cooling
(Wednesday, 1 July 2009)

Bin maker SULO will add the finishing touches to its new adiabatic cooling tower this week in a move expected to save up to 7ML of water a year. The company’s push to replace the evaporative cooling tower at its Somersby manufacturing facility on the NSW Central Coast was bolstered by the Department of Environment and Climate Change, who helped foot the estimated $400,000 bill.
Full Story...


Gracetown energy makeover gets go-ahead
(Wednesday, 1 July 2009)

As more Australians seek the sea change lifestyle, swelling resident populations of traditional holiday towns are stretching demand of essential services, including electricity. The WA Government has announced it will team up with engineering consultant GHD on an off-grid residential development that will ease pressure from a population boom in Gracetown, near Margaret River in the state’s south-west.
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WA backflips on levy leap
(Wednesday, 1 July 2009)

Western Australia’s waste industry has been given a six-month reprieve from plans to quadruple landfill levy charges, which were outlined in the state budget released early May. Originally to take effect today, the state has bowed to pressure in the face of legal questions about the validity of the increase and now says the changes will not take effect until January 1, 2010.
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In Brief: Pepsi goes green in China
(Wednesday, 1 July 2009)

  • Pepsi goes green in China
  • NZ joins carbon forum
  • AEMO makes nationwide debut

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EPBC Act review highlights weaknesses
(Tuesday, 30 June 2009)

Questions have been raised about the effectiveness of the Commonwealth’s key environmental protection law – the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act – following an independent review. It is considering adding new “triggers” to call in projects for federal review, while the Minerals Council has called for a major overhaul.
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Large-scale recycled water projects too costly: Victoria
(Tuesday, 30 June 2009)

The Victorian Government will focus on localised recycled water projects after a business case analysis found two large-scale projects would have cost up to $3.8 billion, adding substantially to Melbourne households’ water bills. Meanwhile prices will increase from tomorrow after the Essential Services Commission handed down its 4-year pricing decision.
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Wind power prices reeling under economic meltdown
(Tuesday, 30 June 2009)

Wind turbine prices have run out of puff due to a surge in supply worldwide and the global financial crisis, plummeting by nearly a fifth according to figures from the new Wind Turbine Price Index. The slump was put down to an easing of turbine demand this year and a gust of retailers sprouting across the world market.
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Renewable energy cheaper for NSW: UTS report
(Tuesday, 30 June 2009)

Coal-fired power stations are burning a hole in NSW consumers’ hip pockets as well as the environment, a new report from the University of Technology has found. One of the study’s key findings was that NSW could save about $600 million per year – or $60 for each household per year – by 2020 if there was a push to smaller-scale distributed energy generation.
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In Brief: Queensland rides small wave power
(Tuesday, 30 June 2009)

  • Queensland rides small wave power
  • Australia should follow US in CPRS: Minerals Council
  • Aluminium advice goes online

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Businesses put focus on environment
(Monday, 29 June 2009)

In a year dominated by economic news, environmental issues have surprisingly climbed the priority list for companies talking to their own people, reveals a survey by PR giant Ogilvy Australia. It also found while business direction remains the top internal communications issue, softer “organisational values” in general are on the rise.
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Energy scheme targets emissions trading
(Monday, 29 June 2009)

Electricity costs in NSW are set to soar by nearly a fifth on Wednesday, but these could be offset for some when the State Government rolls out its trading-based Energy Savings Scheme (ESS). Prices are set to jump right around the country on July 1 as states face massive increases in investment to maintain and expand the electricity network.
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Future Melbourne: a visionary city
(Monday, 29 June 2009)

My fellow councillors and I have set an ambitious agenda over the next four years to achieve our vision for Melbourne of being a bold, inspirational and sustainable city and to meet the challenges faced by our evolving city, writes Melbourne’s Lord Mayor, Robert Doyle.
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Study calls for water whistleblowers
(Monday, 29 June 2009)

Australians want fewer campaigns about restricting water use and more inspectors on the beat to catch wasteful households, a new study from La Trobe University has found. Some ratepayers even went as far to say they would be happy to pay more if it meant they could be water whistleblowers on neighbours who flaunt restrictions. Is a rethink required?
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In Brief: Toyota hits back at critics
(Monday, 29 June 2009)

  • Toyota hits back at critics
  • Opposition stands firm on emissions
  • UK flight taxes set to skyrocket

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My fellow councillors and I have set an ambitious agenda over the next four years to achieve our vision for Melbourne of being a bold, inspirational and sustainable city and to meet the challenges faced by our evolving city, writes Melbourne’s Lord Mayor, Robert Doyle.


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