ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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E-waste scheme is on track, Rudd Government says -
Friday, 03 July 2009 1:56pmThe Rudd Government has sought to reassure industry and green groups that it is on track to finalise details of a product stewardship scheme for electronic waste in time for a November meeting of environment ministers.
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COAG inks energy efficiency deal, CPRS cost pass-through measure, looks at vehicle standards
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Friday, 03 July 2009 12:39pmCOAG has formally endorsed a package of energy efficiency measures, specified that CPRS-related increases in the cost of energy must be passed through to consumers and agreed to assess the benefits of light vehicle CO2 standards.
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IPART to NSW Government: rethink mandatory measures and efficiency target
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Friday, 03 July 2009 11:03amThe NSW Government has accepted recommendations to abandon its proposal for an energy efficiency target and its plan to mandate that the state’s top 200 energy users implement energy efficiency measures, but is digging in its heels over the merits of the state’s biofuels law.
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National protocol for emissions reporting; new efficiency alliance; and more
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Thursday, 02 July 2009 3:20pm* Protocol specifies national approach for emissions and energy reporting
* New energy efficiency alliance set to launch
* Coalition MP urges August CPRS negotiations
* WWF rates climate performance of G8 nations
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CPRS will leave states bearing major costs, Australia Institute says
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Thursday, 02 July 2009 3:01pmClimate Change Minister Penny Wong has disputed claims today by the Australia Institute that state governments will bear the brunt of paying for climate change adaptation and that rising energy prices will impose a heavy burden on state budgets.
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Chamber of Automotive Industries opposed to tyre stewardship scheme
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Wednesday, 01 July 2009 1:00pmThe Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries remains completely opposed to the product stewardship scheme for tyres currently being considered by Australia's environment ministers.
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Green Building Council rethinks treatment of product certification schemes; and more
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Wednesday, 01 July 2009 11:52am* Green Building Council rethinks treatment of product certification schemes
* Wong registers updated NGERS determination
* EPA Victoria unveils waste guidance as new regulations kick in
* UK committee opposes recognising forest credits in EU ETS
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SA broadens water plan mandate; NSW finalises energy rule; Flannery hits out; and more
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Tuesday, 30 June 2009 1:49pm* SA to make more sites prepare water plans
* NSW finalises energy savings scheme rule
* No need for new NSW power plant, study says
* Flannery criticises industry’s ‘Precambrian’ attitudes
* SA issues guideline for waste-derived fuel
* NSW issues guidance on radioactive residues from sandmining
