Author Entries: climateXchange
Are You Ready? Step up to the Carbon Challenge 2012!
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Get set to shrink that carbon footprint with the Canberra Environment Centre’s Carbon Challenge 2012! Thanks to the…...
Tagged as carbon challenge, climate change, footprint, prizes
The ACT Government needs your help in deciding on the pathway to reduce emissions
The ACT Government needs your help in deciding on the pathway to reduce the ACT’s greenhouse gas emissions...
Butterfly Project can help you track your energy use
Australia and the world are in the midst of an energy revolution, with renewable energy becoming more competitive...
Tagged as Butterfly Project, energy auditing, Energy Efficiency, energy use, graph, online tools
Community consultation about Draft ACT Planning Strategy
[ 24/11/2011 9:00 am to 18/12/2011 5:00 pm. ] Nov ’11249:00 am What is Happening: The ACT Government has...
Tagged as Draft ACT Planning Strategy
Cook Friendly Grocer (IGA): Reviews Experience with Solar Panels
climateXchange likes to hear the views of local businesses on their experiences in becoming more energy-efficient. So we...
Community group profile – Nature and Society Forum
Here at climateXchange we are in the business of sharing climate solutions. We believe that sharing solutions is...
Commonwealth agencies finding it hard to go green
We must commend the Canberra Times for a very interesting article recently that found energy bills in Parliament...
Surf, Turf and CURF: A Sustainable Regional Future
Barbara Norman, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Canberra, has called for integrated planning...
How Sensitive is Canberra to Climate Change?
How will Canberra be affected by climate change? Well, here’s a map – we originally came across this...
Canberra Says “Yes” to Climate Action – World Environment Day
Many thousands of Canberrans turned out on a cold and windy day on 5 June 2011 to participate...
Tagged as carbon price, Climate Action, World Environment Day
Canberra and Queanbeyan Envirofairs – World Environment Day
World Environment Day this year became the focus of celebrations around Canberra and region. In Canberra, the ACT...
Tagged as Festival, World Environment Day
More Efficient Office Buildings – Retrofitting is really possible
We often hear about recently constructed buildings in Canberra that meet high levels of energy efficiency, and...
First Carrotmob in Canberra a Great Success
Carrotmob Canberra’s “mobbing” of the IGA supermarket in Ainslie on 11 June was a great success, with shoppers...
Tagged as Carrotmob, Green Business, supporting business
Sustainability Commissioner’s blueprint for Canberra’s treed landscape
ACT Sustainability and Environment Commissioner, Dr Maxine Cooper, recently laid out her blueprint for the future management of...
What does your group think? – Share your views with other groups!
The Canberra Environment and Sustainability Resource Centre is conducting a short survey of community groups with an interest...
Tagged as Canberra, carbon reduction, climate change, community group, survey, sustainability
Local MP Invites Community Comment on Carbon Price
Local member for Fraser, Dr Andrew Leigh MP, held a community forum on 2 May 2011 to explain...
Carrotmob Comes to Town
Using the carrot instead of the stick can be a great way to support businesses in becoming more...
Tagged as Canberra, carbon reduction, community events, Festival, sustainability
“Real Food” Revolutionising Canberra Community’s Interaction With Food
A new community group in Canberra called Real Food aims to revolutionise the Canberra community’s interaction with food...
Tagged as cookbook, cooking;, Food, sustainability, sustainable food production
Permablitz turning Canberra’s lawns and backyards into edible gardens
Permablitz ACT is a local community group that has taken on the challenge of helping Canberrans to turn...
Tagged as Food, organic gardening, PermaBlitz, Permaculture, plants
Canberra’s Ecological Footprint – there is a silver lining!
The ACT Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment has released a report that indicates Canberrans are consuming more...
50 Electric Cars Destined for Canberra!
You may recall a few months back (see the original forum post), Wollemi Systems took delivery of Canberra’s...
Tagged as Electric cars, green power, peak oil, Transport
How to Create an Eco Friendly Garden
You can do many things in your own garden to develop a more sustainable lifestyle. Whether you...
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Building Better and More Sustainable Houses in Canberra
It pays to build a more energy and water efficient house. While other home owners may worry when...
Recycling in the Arts and Crafts
There’s a growing movement towards adopting principles of sustainability in all aspects of our lifestyles, including the clothes...
Tagged as Arts, community events, jewellery, Recycling, sustainability, sustainable clothing, textiles
Ever Wondered What Happens to Your Waste?
It’s easy to forget about what happens to your waste once it is picked up in the green...
Tagged as ACT NOWaste, Recycling, sorting, waste dump, waste recovery, Waste reduction
Sustainability Month at the Canberra Environment Centre
The Canberra Environment and Sustainability Centre is organising a whole month of activities in October 2010 as part...
Green Savvy Sunday at the Old Bus Depot Markets
The Old Bus Depot Markets have gone green! ClimateXchange will there together with many Canberra organisations and businesses...
Tagged as Arts, climate change, Festival, Food, sustainability, sustainable food production
Participate in the ACT Clean Economy Strategy
The ACT Government is seeking input on a clean economy strategy for the Territory. The strategy will be guided...
Tagged as ACT Government, policy
Australian Open Garden: Janet & Andy’s Garden
6 Gidabal Street, Aranda Sat 2 & Sun 3 October 2010 … ...
First commercial electric car in Canberra!
Wollemi Systems recently registered the first commercially produced electric car in the ACT. We caught up with them,...
Tagged as Electric cars, Sustainable transportation, Transport
40% Emissions Reduction Target – What does it mean for me?
The ACT Government’s announcement of a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of 40% by 2020 shows leadership at...
ClimateXchange welcomes Government Commitment to 40% target
ClimateXchange congratulates the ACT Government on its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2020. “We’re...
Tagged as community group, Government, love40percent, media release
