‘Ocean gardening’ better than seawalls
A new framework for building coastal infrastructure calls for a shift in thinking.
12 September, 2019
Posts Tagged: climate-change
Local climate change heroes recognised at awards
Australia’s most climate-friendly councils have received national recognition.
30 August, 2019
UK local authorities fall behind on climate change
UK local bodies may be falling behind on climate change, a key committee says.
29 August, 2019
Aussie councils form nation-first climate alliance
Local councils from across Australia have formed an alliance to call for action to curb climate change.
5 August, 2019
Cities at the forefront of ‘climate emergency’
Australia’s councils have joined their counterparts around the world in taking a stand against federal climate inaction.
27 May, 2019
Climate change: the most at-risk local government areas
Australia’s local government climate change hot spots – how do you fare?
12 May, 2019
Council climate alliance puts heat on state, feds
Mayors from Australia’s council climate alliance have issued a joint statement calling for action from all levels of government.
8 May, 2019
NSW council a climate change crash test dummy
A sea-battered NSW council area has set a climate change precedent for state and local government.
28 March, 2019
‘Era of disasters’ poses challenge for governments
Experts are urging governments to act swiftly in response to the threat of coastal inundation and other climate change-related disasters.
16 March, 2019
Climate inaction ‘threatens Australian lives’
Australian governments need to boost spending on infectious disease warning systems, doctors warn in a major report.
2 December, 2018
‘New era of disasters’ warrants response rethink
A leading strategist has warned that Australian governments’ disaster responses underestimate the magnitude and cumulative impact of climate change.
12 November, 2018
Call to mandate electric vehicles in government fleets
Experts welcome funding for national network of electric vehicle charging stations but call for coordinated government action to support the technology.
29 October, 2018
Sweden’s sustainable cities a lesson for Australia
The involvement of local government has been essential to Swedish city’s remarkable carbon reduction success, experts say.
26 October, 2018
Innovation hub to tackle climate-induced water shortage
Industry and researchers will explore new ways to recycle wastewater through the use of smart technologies at a new centre.
25 October, 2018
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