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According to people who keep a close eye on this sector the way we see public housing is about to radically change. That’s thanks to the massive $4 billion Waterloo redevelopment in Sydney that will change perceptions, the enormous funds already allocated by state and federal government around the nation, and the savvy private developers….
Ninety per cent of Australian consumers want sustainable products
Sep 10, 2020 · Nine in 10 Australian consumers are more likely to purchase ethical and sustainable products according to a new research, with the survey also revealing that 85 per cent of consumers want retailers and brands to be more transparent about the sustainability of their products. Jan Arreza 10 September 2020. Paul Roper, chief commercial officer at ...
Richie Merzian on the immense opportunities for Australia to host …
Sep 17, 2024 · COP is the world’s largest trade show on climate solutions. That’s why its numbers have grown every year, according to Richie Merzian who’s just been appointed as chief executive officer of Clean Energy Investor Group.
Deforestation: how does Australia fare in global comparisons?
Mar 28, 2023 · From 2001 to 2021, Australia lost 8.73Mha of tree cover, equivalent to a 21 per cent decrease in tree cover since 2000, and 2.40Gt of CO?e emissions, according to Global Forest Watch. You can view the full report here.. While Australia’s deforestation rate is concerning, the 2015-2020 figures represent a 33 per cent reduction on the 626,200 hectares that was cleared between 1990 and 2000.
Extreme Green Buildings ebook | Ebooks | The Fifth Estate - Cundall
Apr 4, 2023 · Extreme Green Buildings ebook. by The Fifth Estate 4 April 202329 May 2023.
Local councils are the hidden powerhouse of the net zero and ...
Sep 19, 2024 · We have the large behemoth councils of Brisbane (1.32 million population), Gold Coast (647,000) and Moreton Bay (460,000) all the way to the Shire of Peppermint Grove in Western Australia with its 1524 residents covering 1.4 square kilometres, the smallest local government area in the land.
The shifting sands of ESG masterclass - The Fifth Estate
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Timber, concrete and steel more expensive as demand surges
May 13, 2021 · Canberra. – Concrete – prices for concrete supply have increased by 7 per cent. -Timber supply – prices for timber supply have increased by 10-20 per cent. -Brick supply – prices for brick supply have increased by 10 per cent. -Reinforcing steel – prices for reinforcing steel have increased by 10-15 per cent.
Building resilience against Sydney’s climate disasters - The Fifth …
Oct 19, 2023 · The contrast is the amount spent on resilience – just $510 million in initiatives between 2005-2022. A major review of Australia’s disaster funding arrangements to allocate more funds to climate risk reduction would not only reduce costs but also prevent further damage from climate disasters. “With each continued disaster, there’s a ...
The planning system needs to get “climate conscious”, fast
Mar 17, 2021 · Climate Change. The planning system needs to get “climate conscious”, fast. We are feeling the impacts of climate change right now and planning needs to play its part. by John Brockhoff, Planning Institute of Australia 17 March 202118 March 2021. Ginninderry near Canberra has achieved a 6 Star Green Star – Communities rating, the highest ...