As many Australians will know, carbon pricing, or carbon ‘tax’ will come into effect on 1st July 2012.
This article hopes to briefly explain how it may affect both the general public and companies, and whether it is the best solution for Australia.
By G.P. Thomas
28 Jun 2012
Ban Ki-moon, the UN secretary general, stressed before the conference that Rio+20 was “too important to fail”. It sounds important, doesn’t it? So, how did we get on? Has the planet been saved?
By G.P. Thomas
27 Jun 2012
Cellulose was first discovered by the French scientist Anselme Payen in 1838, when he noticed a resistant fibrous solid that remained behind after treating plant tissue with acids and ammonia.
By Prof Arthur Ragauskas
27 Jun 2012
In this interview for AZoCleantech, Stuart Weidie, President of Alliance AutoGas, talks about how conversion to propane power could change the future of American transportation.
Rio+20 is the shorthand name for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, which is being held 20-22nd June 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
In this '5 of the Best' article we look at five wines that go above and beyond the call of duty in the search for a sustainable tipple.
By G.P. Thomas
12 Jun 2012
In this interview, AZoCleanTech talks to Geoff Boraston, Director of Environmental Affairs, about Granite Construction’s dedication to sustainability and their recent involvement in the Sustainability Infrastructure Advisory Board at Harvard.
In this article, 5 of the best sustainable music festivals are showcased, so you know where to go to feel good about having a good time.
By G.P. Thomas
8 Jun 2012
In this interview for AZoCleantech, the esteemed environmental lawyer Prof. John Dernbach talks about his new book, Rio+20, and the future of sustainability. Interview conducted by Gary Thomas.
By G.P. Thomas
7 Jun 2012
With the world’s leading car manufacturers lining up to become the last word on environmentally-sound travelling, the electric car is the future.
By G.P. Thomas
1 Jun 2012