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John Howard killed emissions trading plan in 2003 after industry lobbying – cabinet papers

Renew Economy

Cabinet papers reveal John Howard killed proposed emissions trading scheme in 2003 after meeting "industry" leaders. The post John Howard killed emissions trading plan in 2003 after industry lobbying – cabinet papers appeared first on RenewEconomy. Even Joe "wind turbines are offensive" Hockey was on board.

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Australian homes can be made climate-ready, reducing bills and emissions: A new report shows how

TechXplore

Millions of homes were built before Australia introduced housing energy efficiency standards in 2003. They're leaky. Gaps around windows, doors and between building materials allow air to move in and out. So people tend to compensate, with more heating and cooling. It's costly and damaging for the environment.

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New human-caused shifts found in the global water cycle

Envirotec Magazine

Nie and her colleagues focused on three different kinds of shifts or changes in the cycle: first, a trend, such as a decrease in water in a groundwater reservoir; second, a shift in seasonality, like the typical growing season starting earlier in the year, or an earlier snowmelt; and third a change in extreme events, like 100-year floods happening (..)

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Is Honda Really All-In on Hydrogen?

Hydrogen Fuel News

Their efforts began with the Honda FCX, the first certified zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) introduced in 2003. Honda’s Hydrogen Technology Honda has been researching hydrogen solutions for almost 40 years, revealed Perzynski.

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Abandoned New Jersey paper mill now powers its community with solar

Solar Power World

This mill operated until the 1990s, changing names and ownership several times before being abandoned and shuttered entirely in 2003. Back in 1907, a paper mill was built in the borough of Milford, New Jersey, to take lumber, turn it into pulp and process that into food-grade paper.

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Addressing biodiversity authentically and effectively

GreenBiz

Our dedication to the environment therefore expanded to forest management in 2003 with the establishment of Natural Water Sanctuaries, aimed to nurture quality groundwater around our production sites in Japan. Groundwater health, both in quality and quantity, is also greatly affected by vegetation.

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Microfinance lender MicroVest is acquired by development company DAI

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, December 2 – MicroVest launched in 2003 to expand access to capital to microfinance institutions in emerging markets and facilitate impact investment. The post Microfinance lender MicroVest is acquired by development company DAI appeared first on ImpactAlpha.