Carbon Alert - November 2009
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- Climate Change Policy and Legislation
- Carbon Management and Accounting
- International Climate Change News
- Energy, Technology and Renewables
Climate Change Policy and Legislation
Australian National Registry of Emissions Units. Draft regulations from the Department of Climate Change. (November 2009)
COAG Review of Specific Renewable Energy Target Issues. Discussion papers (October 2009)
Coalition Plan to Save Jobs and Reduce Costs. The outline of amendments forming the basis for CPRS negotiations with the Rudd Government. (October 2009)
The Safe Climate Bill. The Greens have released a collection of 12 bills for climate action. (October 2009)
Carbon Management and Accounting
Managing Our Coastal Zone in a Changing Climate. The Time to Act is Now. A report by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Water, Environment and the Arts. (October 2009)
Australian National Greenhouse Accounts. Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory, June Quarter 2009. (October 2009)
The Business Guide to the Low Carbon Economy: New South Wales. Produced by the Climate Group and Arup. (October 2009)
Towards Climate-Friendly Farming. Policies, Issues and Strategies for Low-Emissions Agriculture & Rural Land Use. A discussion paper produced by The Climate Institute. (October 2009)
Optimising Carbon in the Australian Landscape. How to Guide the Terrestrial Carbon Market to Deliver Multiple Economic and Environmental Benefits. A report by Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists. (October 2009)
Harder to Do than to Say? The Failure of the CPRS to Reduce Emissions from Coal-Fired Power Stations. A report by the Australia Instituate. (October 2009)
Capital Cities Go Large. Examining the Abatement Potential of Australia’s Capital Cities by 2030. A report by Kinesis. (August 2009)
The Climate Giant Awakes. Have We Turned a Corner? An article from Paul Gilding, independent writer, advisor and advocate for action on climate change and sustainability. (October 2009)
The One Degree War Plan. A paper by Paul Gilding and Professor Jorgen Randers, advocates for action on sustainability. (November 2009)
Green Footsteps. An assessment tool for reducing carbon emissions from building construction projects, developed by the Rocky Mountain Institute.
Sustainability at Harvard. Harvard University’s sustainability website, including information and tools.
International Climate Change News
The Copenhagen Outcome: Building Blocks for Success. A briefing paper by The Climate Institute. (October 2009)
Climate Confidence Monitor 2009. A report by the HSBC Climate Partnership.
Scorecards on the Best and Worst Policies for a Green New Deal. A study commissioned by WWF International and E3G. (November 2009)
Strategic Analysis of the Global Status of Carbon Capture and Storage Report 5: Synthesis Report. A report prepared for the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute.
Carbon Disclosure Project Report 2009: Australia & New Zealand. On behalf of 475 investors with assets of over $US55 trillion.
Energy, Technology and Renewables
Smart Grid, Smart City. The Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts has developed application guidelines and supporting material for the Smart Grid, Smart City demonstration project. (October 2009)
In from the Cold. Strategies to Increase the Energy Efficiency of Non-Domestic Refrigeration in Australia and New Zealand. A draft strategic plan prepared for the Equipment Energy Efficiency Committee under the auspices of the Australian and New Zealand Ministerial Council for Energy. (October 2009)
Review of Energy Market Frameworks in Light of Climate Change Policies. Final Report. A review by the Australian Energy Market Commission. (September 2009)
Clean Energy Initiative: Solar Flagship Program. A fact sheet released by the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism. (October 2009)
Energy Efficient Appliances and Lighting: Helping Aussies Live Greener and Smarter. A media release by Environment Minister Peter Garrett. (November 2009)
How Energy Efficient is Your Business? Find out how efficient your business is by completing a quick, 5 question test. (October 2009)
Greening Your Business Through Technology. An eBook covering a wide range of GreenIT and Sustainability issues, released by Australian Information Industry Association. (November 2009)
