The Business of Green
What's new with sustainability issues in the corporate world? Finance journalist LEON GETTLER susses out the good, the bad and the green.
Reducing our coal dependence
Friday, 5 March 2010Coal generates 25 per cent of greenhouse gases - and Australia is dependent on coal thanks to government policies put in place 30 years ago. Plans to build new power stations in NSW and Victoria will increase that dependence and produce more greenhouse gas emissions.
Going nuclear: the debate heats up
Friday, 19 February 2010Is nuclear power the new inconvenient truth? It’s been around for years but is gaining momentum with US President Barack Obama and Bill Gates pushing it. But there are problems. Apart from waste and nuclear proliferation, the economics doesn't stack up.
Climate change and the food industry
Friday, 5 February 2010The food industry has an enormous impact on every country's carbon footprint. It's even worse than cars. What can we do to change industry and consumer behaviours?
What's the environment worth?
Friday, 22 January 2010What's the environment worth? According to a UN report, protecting the environment could deliver trillions of dollars in economic benefits.
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Water is the new oil
Monday, 21 December 2009Water is becoming the new oil, with warnings that two-thirds of the world's population will face water shortages by 2025. There are solutions to the problem but none are easy or cheap.
Carbon neutral boozing
Friday, 11 December 2009Climate change could devastate the wine industry the world over. Wine makers are now getting into making carbon neutral wines.
Reducing the carbon footprint of shops
Friday, 27 November 2009Can shops help reduce climate change? And if they don’t, what impact does it have on their business? Retailers everywhere need to reduce their carbon footprint because the impact will affect everyone, including their suppliers.
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Ecopreneurs and carbon capitalists
Friday, 13 November 2009We are now in the age of the 'ecopreneuer' - the entrepreneur who builds a business around ecology and the environment, the carbon capitalist who sees climate change and the environment as a business opportunity.
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Coastal climate change
Friday, 30 October 2009Australia’s reputation for lifestyles of beaches and surf is under threat from climate change, which could have massive implications for where we choose to live, and will also affect insurance.
Smart meters and climate change
Friday, 16 October 2009Smart meters are being rolled out across Australia. Proponents of smart meters say they will help us fight climate change because they help people reduce their energy consumption. But they come at a cost.
