Urban planning in Sydney is prioritising cars above people, an academic says.
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Rann puts SA at forefront of renewable push
By Rob O'Brien Solar panels will be mandatory for all new and substantially refurbished government buildings from July 1 next year, Premier Mike Rann has announced. Speaking from Copenhagen…
Australia’s mayors join Copenhagen summit
By Angela Dorizas A delegation consisting of mayors of Australia’s largest cities will join leaders from around the world at the UN’s Climate Change Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen. Lord…
Adaptation key for local government
By Angela Dorizas Local Government should pursue its key role in climate change adaptation despite the defeat of an emissions trading scheme in the Senate this week. Speaking ahead of…
Include capital cities in Copenhagen agreement, say Mayors
By Angela Dorizas Capital city Lord Mayors have called on the Federal Government to include local government in the global Copenhagen agreement. In the lead up to the global climate summit…