Ethical Investing
Quickfire flood predictor ready to make a splash
13 September
Authorities could soon be able to better predict floods during an unfolding emergency after Australian scientists developed a new way to monitor the disaster. Until now, there’s been no way to understand the impact of flooding once rain has...[Read More]
Need for ‘fair dinkum’ emission plans, climate literacy
13 September
Australia needs more ambitious plans to reduce carbon emissions to avoid embarrassing itself on the world stage as host of climate talks, business leaders say. A business survey released on Tuesday by the Carbon Market Institute (CMI) ahead of an...[Read More]
Reef run off dramatically reduced with new technology
6 September
New cropping technology can dramatically reduce chemical run off produced by cane farmers running into the Great Barrier Reef. Research trials led by James Cook University have found the sprayer machine, which uses artificial intelligence to find...[Read More]
Local councils urged to drive electric cars, trucks
6 September
Representatives from more than 100 local councils have jumped behind the wheels of electric vehicles ranging from luxury sedans to garbage trucks at an event to celebrate the upcoming World EV Day. The Climate Summit for Local Government conference,...[Read More]
Ampol reveals plans to build hydrogen service stations
30 August
Australia is expected to get more hydrogen service stations after the country’s largest petrol retailer teamed with a US firm specialising in the alternative fuel. Ampol announced its partnership with OneH2 on Monday, revealing the companies would...[Read More]
Sky-high airfares on the radar to meet emission targets
23 August
Travellers might need to brace for sky-high ticket prices as airlines attempt to cut their emissions at the same time as demand for travel soars. The federal government’s updated safeguard mechanism, which came into effect in July, limits the...[Read More]
Australia’s pact with California a sign of the climes
16 August
Australia and the US state of California have pledged to work together to fight climate change and support the world’s transition to renewable energy. The memorandum of understanding creates a framework for co-operation on climate action and...[Read More]
Pacific aid to enforce climate, gender equality targets
9 August
Australia’s push to keep an eye on climate change and gender equality in the Pacific through its new aid policy has been welcomed by international organisations. The latest international development policy is underpinned by a new fund that will...[Read More]
Types of ethical investing plus the pros & cons
3 August
The investment technique known as ethical investing prioritises the investor’s moral, religious and social ideals over financial gain. The reason for this is that a growing number of investors have begun to demand social responsibility from the...[Read More]
Call for fed target to join race to build offshore wind
26 July
Entering the global race for offshore wind requires the federal government to set targets for energy generation or developers will not bother with Australia. The warning was issued by Flotation Energy, developer of the 1.5 gigawatt Seadragon...[Read More]
Call for energy investors to make most of ‘golden age’
19 July
Australia’s longest and shortest-serving energy ministers have moved to soothe investor fears about governments taking control of clean power assets and community concerns about the changing landscape. Market intervention can be good for business...[Read More]
Details, but no targets, to get key sectors to net zero
19 July
NO ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL FOR NET ZERO: * Business and industry groups have been calling for net-zero plans for specific sectors to give certainty to investors and attract capital for low carbon equipment and technology * Six sectoral plans will underpin...[Read More]
‘Climate club’ entry to lift emissions ambition
12 July
Australia’s entry into a “climate club” is expected to increase pressure on the government to improve action to cut emissions. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed at a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin that Australia...[Read More]
Fuel standard could save drivers $10,000, study finds
6 July
Introducing an ambitious fuel-efficiency standard in Australia could save drivers up to $10,000 over the life of their vehicles, reduce the price of electric cars by 2.8 per cent each year, and cut 31 million tonnes of carbon emissions by 2035,...[Read More]
Grant funds clear runway for pollution-busting biofuels
5 July
Multimillion-dollar grants for projects to cut pollution from long-haul flights have been launched to help create an eco-friendly fuel industry in Australia. Applications opened on Monday for the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s $30 million...[Read More]