Tag: emissions

Data waste, ‘zombie’ projects not just a cost equation

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Data waste is growing at a pace unrivalled in human history, with companies generating and keeping more information than ever as their storage environments become increasingly complex. As each...

CSIRO calls for carbon sequestration technologies plan

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
CSIRO has recommended establishing a carbon sequestration technology steering group at the cost of up to $5 million to consult on and advise the government on investments and policy...

New carbon credits legislation enters Parliament

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Legislation to introduce safeguard mechanism carbon credits was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday, with only minor changes made to the laws since public consultation. Once introduced, the safeguard mechanism...

New carbon credits expected by July 2023: Bowen

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Energy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will introduce legislation for a new carbon credits scheme in November, while legislation to permit the use of international carbon credits to...

Greens say Climate Trigger will bolster green manufacturing

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Greens environment and water spokesperson Senator Sarah Hanson-Young says that the proposed Climate Trigger will drive decarbonisation and support new investment in green manufacturing opportunities. As an amendment...

Engineers Australia urges stronger 2030 climate target

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Professional association Engineers Australia has backed the federal government’s climate change bills in-principle but argues that the 2030 emissions reduction target could be raised from 43 per cent to...