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CLIMATE CHANGE

More debate needed over climate change

Monday 15 February 2010

As the whole world continues to grapple with the best way to tackle climate change, Kevin Rudd continues obstinately with his twice rejected CPRS (Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme).


$2.8m in grants for 'green' manufacturers

Monday 07 December 2009

A brickworks, a dairy and a polyethylene plant are among 13 Australian manufacturers to benefit from the government’s Re-tooling for Climate Change program to reduce water use or greenhouse gas emissions in their production processes.


Ai Group disappointed by CPRS failure

Thursday 03 December 2009

Australian Industry Group has expressed concern over the Senate's failure to pass the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).


Government supports a sustainable food industry

Thursday 03 December 2009

Australia's food manufacturing sector now has access to the Climate Change Research Program, in a recent decision by the Federal Government.


Government announces $20.6 million in industry grants for climate change

Wednesday 11 November 2009

The Federal Government is spending $20.6 million to support green jobs as part of its Climate Ready Program.


SMEs said to be hamstrung on climate change

Wednesday 14 October 2009

Australia's small and medium businesses lack leadership on environmental issues, leaving many stranded and unable to make changes that will reduce their carbon footprint and boost their bottom lines, a new survey has revealed.


$3.8M in grants to help industry adapt to climate change

Thursday 08 October 2009

Waste water recycling and retro-fitting equipment to utilise waste heat for production are among 12 projects to be funded under the latest round of Re-tooling for Climate Change.


Confusion remains for proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme

Monday 20 July 2009

A major national survey into business readiness for climate change shows that while businesses are beginning the journey of adapting to emerging carbon constraints, there is a lack of understanding about the proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) and a worrying surge in regulation


New guidelines accompany $3m Re-tooling for Climate Change announcement

Monday 11 May 2009

Reducing reliance on town water through effective water recycling and harnessing the benefits of solar power are two popular initiatives amongst the 23 successful projects to be awarded over $3 million in Re-tooling for Climate Change grants.


Industry welcomes changes to CPRS

Monday 04 May 2009

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has welcomed the changes announced on Monday by Kevin Rudd to the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).


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