Australian Government Media Release

Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme - transcript 2 June http://www.environment.gov.au/minister/wong/2009/tr20090602.html
But Penny Wong how realistic is it that these negotiations with the Greens will be fruitful given that you are really coming from opposite ends of the scale, you are advocating a five to 25 per cent target but that's where the Greens position starts at 25 per cent. There are a lot of people who are saying to Mr Turnbull this is the right thing to do, you need to stand up and show some leadership here.

White paper and 2020 target range - the key tests

The Climate Institute
The announcement of the Federal Government's 2020 emission reduction target range and release of its Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) White Paper, charts a course for Australia's efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions over the coming decade. Posted 26-01-2009

Emissions trading scheme to be revealed within weeks

1/12/2008 - The Rudd government will reveal the final design of its emissions trading scheme, along with a medium term target range for reductions, within weeks.

Climate Change Minister Penny Wong says the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) white paper will be released on Monday, December 15

Climate change move chills business

Business expressed concern at Gordon Brown’s signal of a potentially dramatic rise in climate change targets, but insisted it was “quite comfortable” with the rest of a speech welcomed by the unions as a lurch to the left.

Garnaut supplementary report

Garnaut supplementary report: targets and trajectories
Climate Action Network Australia
This summary and members' perspectives from the Climate Action Network Australia declares the Garnaut supplementary report a real disappointment. Posted 12-09-2008

Renewing our future

Garnaut’s targets are not enough to get us where we want to go.
Environment - Amanda McKenzie and Anna Rose - posted 8/9/2008

Climate impacts and emission targets

The Climate Institute
Based on the latest available science from groups such as CSIRO and the scientific experts commissioned by the Garnaut Climate Change Review, this policy brief summarises the implications of different carbon pollution reduction targets and projected global, national and state-level impacts. Posted 02-09-2008

Garnaut silent ahead of emission target announcement

4/09/2008 - The federal government's climate change adviser Ross Garnaut is giving nothing away on how much he thinks Australia should cut its greenhouse emissions by.

Professor Garnaut will announce his 2020 emissions target on Friday.

Auto makers falling short of EU emissions standards

By author@nospam.vnunet.com (James Murray) on transport

James Murray, BusinessGreen, Tuesday 26 August 2008 at 10:55:00

Lawmakers urged to stick to guns over tough new emissions targets

As European law makers prepare to finalise tough new legislation governing vehicle carbon emissions, fresh evidence has emerged confirming that Europe's top car manufacturers are set to fall short of...

Broken supply chains hamper green efforts

By James Murray on News

James Murray, BusinessGreen, Tuesday 12 August 2008 at 11:36:00

A new report claims an absence of communication and oversight are slowing many firms' attempts to cut carbon emissions

Poor communication between different departments and partners are hampering efforts to cut the carbon emissions of many firms' global supply chains....

Government outlines green procurement overhaul

By BusinessGreen.com Staff on News

BusinessGreen.com Staff, BusinessGreen, Friday 8 August 2008 at 14:16:00

Civil servants to be judged against environmental targets

Companies providing green products and services can expect a major boost after the government yesterday unveiled its long-anticipated delivery plan for meeting its targets on environmentally sustainable procurement and carbon...