A new framework for building coastal infrastructure calls for a shift in thinking.
Tag: global-warming
3D heat mapping tool helps keep cities cool
A 3D heat mapping tool trialled by Sydney councils is helping localities plan for urban heat islands.
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.
The pods curbing London’s air pollution
London has deployed an army of pollution-monitoring pods around the city as part of its battle to improve air quality.
Electric vehicles – How can we do more?
Jump starting an increase in sales.
QLD claims axed Carbon Tax a windfall for public transport commuters
Prominent reallocation of money.
Snowball’s chance of Carbon Tax refunds from most councils
The Budget ate my bill reduction
Sydney roads set for solar passive makeover
A selection of roads in Sydney will be recast in pale grey under an innovative new trial that aims to determine whether reflective surfaces can help take the sting out of summer by reducing the ambient temperature of asphalt.
Draft assesses climate change impacts
Potential impacts of climate change on communities are being assessed with draft guidelines from the Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA). The LGA has prepared the model with input…
Councils set lights on carbon reduction
Councils have identified energy efficiency as a key reform area being targeted across local government to help reduce carbon price impacts, greenhouse gas emissions and achieve cost savings for ratepayers….
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