Coalition to Australian farmers: you'll have to wait
The Opposition’s climate spokesman, Greg Hunt, today moved to delay the Government’s plans to credit farmers’ actions to reduce carbon pollution.
Read moreClimate change awareness project launched in Canberra
The Earthwatch ClimateWatch Trail was launched at Parliament House today by Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Mark Dreyfus.
Read moreBuilding resilience of coastal communities to climate change
The Australian Government will invest $3.2 million to help demonstrate how coastal communities can adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change.
Read moreNational energy efficiency roadshow starts in WA today
Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, will meet Energy Minister Peter Collier in Perth today to discuss how both levels of government can help households in Western Australia save money on their energy bills.
Read moreChina delegation arrives for climate talks
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Greg Combet today welcomed the arrival of his Chinese counterpart, Xie Zhenhua, to Australia for the 3rd Australia- China Ministerial Dialogue on Climate Change, saying the Australian government's plan to introduce a carbon price would be a key focus of the discussions.
Read moreGovernment welcomes Qantas' carbon neutral flights
The Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus, today welcomed news that iconic Australian businesses, Qantas and Jetstar, are now certified to offer carbon neutral flights.
Read moreGovernment delivering on national energy standards for appliances
Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change Mark Dreyfus says he’s pleased that the Greens have announced their support for energy efficiency, including energy performance standards for appliances.
Read moreJoint-op targets Home Insulation fraud
Joint-op targets Home Insulation fraud In an extensive joint-agency investigation between the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and the Australian Federal Police (AFP), 35 search warrants were yesterday executed across three states, targeting alleged fraudulent activity under the Australian Government’s now-closed Home Insulation Program (HIP).
Read moreMore schools go solar with Federal Government grants
Schools around Australia would be able to become more energy efficient following the allocation of $51 million in Federal Government grants announced by the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet, and the Parliamentary Secretary, Mark Dreyfus.
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