Rio Tinto backs China on ETS
China's adoption of an emissions trading scheme should give others confidence to take stronger action on climate change, says senior Rio executive.
China moves to put a price on carbon
China's move to a national ETS will directly affect Australia's energy intensive exporters, says Carbon Market Institute CEO.
When environmentalists get aggressive
Until recently, radical environmentalism had been a victim of its own success.
Pool you don't use? Turn it into an airconditioner
A couple who renovated could reuse materials from their house because they did it themselves. It would have been too expensive for a commercial job.
Climate change boosting energy bills
Climate change is making it harder for commercial landlords to cut their energy and emissions tallies.
Bingo's $53m play in Victoria
Bingo Industries has made its first foray into Victoria with a $53m investment and could step up expansion plans in Queensland.
Real Spotless battle starts for Downer
The war is over. Now the real battle begins for Downer EDI chief executive, Grant Fenn.
Earth: small, blue and alone
This blue, green and terra-sienna-coloured planet is uniquely beautiful and we are here to defend it "like a holy relic".
Not the government's job to subsidise losses
The best approach in such a setting would be to correct the policy
Vegans come to the table
Move aside, paleo diet – interest in vegan food is on the rise, thanks to concerns about personal health, animal welfare and the environment...
