The development of clean energy precincts is being hindered by complex, fragmented and outdated planning, CEDA says.
Category: Sustainability
Council trials mulch made from recycled cotton
A Queensland council is working with a local textile recycling company totrial a new type of mulch made from cotton fibres.
Bureaucrats grilled over ‘fake’ govt emissions certificate during greenwash inquiry
Is the Climate Active program a case of state-sponsored greenwashing?
Victorian infrastructure set to fail as climate change bites: report
Victoria’s infrastructure will fail more often without adaptation to climate change, according to the state’s infrastructure advisory body.
Biggest ever renewables tender announced
NSW is set to get the lion’s share of Australia’s biggest single tender for renewable projects.
15 councils participate in SA emissions reduction trial
A unique trial is equipping councils with tools and resources to drive down emissions and compete for extra federal funding.
Qld council welcomes progress on massive battery system
Moreton Bay City Council has welcomed the announcement that construction of one of the state’s biggest battery systems is set to begin.
Research suggests urban green spaces more beneficial than thought
Reserachers have found another good reason to build more parks.
Council to install methane capture system at landfill site
A West Australian Council is installing a biogas system at an ageing landfill site which it says will capture and destroy greenhouse gases.
Qld celebrates success of refund scheme with 8 billion bottles returned
The Queensland government says 8 billion containers have been returned since it launched a refund scheme almost six years ago.