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Local action starts as Copenhagen talks continue(0)

December 12, 2009

The climate was on everybody’s mind as low clouds created hot and humid conditions on the Sunshine Coast today. But it wasn’t only local weather patterns being discussed. As the Copenhagen climate conference enters its second week, thousands of Australians took to the streets around the country for the 5th annual walk against warming.
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Remove solar hot water from renewable energy target

By Ian Christesen
The Federal Government’s chop and change approach to renewable energy policy is causing uncertainty and the stalling of cleaner energy projects.
Everyone knows that solar hot water is not a renewable energy source however Minister for Climate Change and Water, Penny Wong has included solar hot water and heat pumps as part of the [...]

Experts to talk on ethical investment and climate change

The structure of the world-wide economy has been criticised for many years as being responsible for environmental degradation. The moral and ethical values of investors and lenders have come under the spotlight in recent months as the major cause of the so-called economic crisis. As governments around the world inject tax-payer money into failing economies [...]

Rockcote’s innovation recognised again

Yandina-based company Rockcote has added two more awards, to an already impressive list.  In a time when many businesses are struggling to stay afloat, Rockcote is leading the way in sustainability and innovation.
Szencorp Green Building Award
Rockcote recently took home the Szencorp Green Building Award at the recent United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day [...]


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