Local News
Council-run solar farm to cost up to $30 million Sunshine Coast Daily 17th July 2013
THE Sunshine Coast Regional Council said a 30 hectare solar farm being built at Valdora will save ratepayers $10 million over the next 30 years. Read more..
Other News
Australia's carbon link may prompt EU market changes The Age- July 18, 2013
Linking with Australia's carbon market may spur the European Union to set up an independent panel to help manage demand and supply in its own program, improving governance, according to Accenture. Read more
Vertical Gardens are the new Green The Sydney Morning Herald - 18 July 2013
They're called edible walls: small and otherwise difficult-to-use outdoor spaces that are being turned into mini vertical fruit and vegetable gardens. Read more..
Federal Labor keeps final say on environmental approvals ABC Rural- 18th July 2013
The Federal Government says it has no plans to give the states greater control over the environmental approvals process. Read more..