Victoria's prime sites for storing CO2 are offshore, but submissions to the state government reveal major players disagree on how best to make this happen. Meanwhile, a BP and Rio Tinto joint venture warns arguments over federal CO2 storage legislation must be settled quickly and the CFMEU slams cleaner coal's "lost decade".
Magistrate orders waste company and director to pay $97,500 * SA Legislative Council stands firm on changes to solar tariff law * Environment group calls for NOx trading * SA marine parks bill through * Green Building Council seeks more business partners *
EPA Victoria has piqued interest worldwide – including from the Clinton Foundation – with its pioneering mandate for companies to implement energy, water and waste projects with a payback of three years or less. CE Daily talks to EPA sustainable development director Terry A'Hearn about its scheme, which will take effect next year. (plus audio)
EPA Victoria has fined Australian Native Landscapes Pty Ltd for breaching a pollution abatement notice, in the latest twist to long-running efforts to resolve residents' complaints about odour.
A program that will require about 280 Victorian facilities to develop plans to better manage energy, water and waste is likely to deliver a net economic benefit of about $65.4 million over 10 years, says a regulatory impact statement for the proposal.
