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Solar City Programs Educate about the Benefits of Solar Power

The “Solar City” Program was launched a few years ago by the federal government of Australia to educate people about solar power and its benefits for the community, the environment and for their cost of living. The ongoing program also aims to test the vi... Read >

Two Outstanding Green Programs

The CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) is well known for the high quality of research it provides to help improve the quality of life for all Australians, but what is not so well known is that its resources are also put t... Read >

Queensland’s ClimateQ Initiatives to Reduce Carbon Emissions

ClimateQ is the Queensland Governments latest way of bringing their environmental efforts to the next level in the ongoing fight against global warming and energy problems. The ClimateQ response is a collection of initiatives across many sectors to work t... Read >

Summary of Australia’s Clean Energy Plans

The federal government of Australia has developed a comprehensive Clean Energy Plan to address the impending effects of global warming and reduce the countries carbon emissions. The Clean Energy Plan has four major elements to achieve its goals; the Ca... Read >

Australia Emerging as a Renewable Energy Hot Spot!

Despite all the controversies that the country faces, Australia is now emerging as one of the most promising places to invest in renewable energy.Ernst & Young accounting firm has moved the country into 12th place in the global jurisdiction of renewable e... Read >

Brisbane City’s Environmental Goals to 2026

The long term commitment and the shared vision of the local government and community have led to the development of nine strategic programs to achieve the city’s long term goal of a more livable Brisbane by 2026. The council’s strong need to act was br... Read >

New Carbon Tax Figures Reveal Favourable Outcomes for Australia

The Federal government released a new carbon tax figures on September 21st regarding its possible effects on the economy, Australian families and job growth. The figures showed that the tax would only reduce a family’s take home income by 0.1% annually. ... Read >

Summary Australia’s Clean Energy Plans

The federal government of Australia has developed a comprehensive Clean Energy Plan to address in the impending effects of global warming and to prevent any serious setbacks that it can bring because of continuous human intervention to the natural flow of... Read >

Leading Solar Energy Capacity Worldwide

With the favorable climatic conditions it enjoys it is surprising to see that Australia is lagging behind in the international race for solar energy capacity. As of September last year the vast country had a total of only 300 MW of energy generation throu... Read >

Melbourne’s Zero Carbon Plan

The city of Melbourne is taking a giant leap towards reaching their target ofhaving zero carbon net emissions in the year 2020. The city council has propagated various programs and schemes over the last 8 years to achieve the ambitious goal. While they kn... Read >

New Types of Solar Technology

It is an exciting time in the solar industry right now, with various breakthroughs and important discoveries made lately to further the quest for better and better solar cells. Scientist from around the world, including top notch Australian researchers, h... Read >

Why Solar Power is the Best Option to Offset Carbon for Aussies

While there are a few renewable energy options on offer to Australian home owners and businesses, solar power is considered by the experts to offer the most cost effective and viable option. This is why it has received extensive funding support from the g... Read >

Cause, Effect and Solutions of Global Warming

The unprecedented effects of global warming being experiencing in various ways around the world have rightly caused widespread fear and concern. However fears alone will not solve the problem; we need to channel that fear into mobilising our community, go... Read >

Adelaide’s Renewable Energy Target and Project

The Adelaide city council aims to reduce their own carbon emissions by 60% in the year 2012 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2020 together with rest of the city in Australia. The city council is determined to set a strong example and leadership, and has a... Read >

Minimising the Effects of Carbon Tax on Your Home

The carbon tax is set to be implemented in July 1, 2012 and Australian households are still divided about whether it will be burden on them or not. Putting a price on carbon will definitely raise the cost of living in the country, but the government is aw... Read >