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The Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty designed to slow down global warming by lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and introducing an international carbon trading scheme, came into force on 16 February 2005. Although the protocol has been ratified by 141 nations, Australia, together with the United States, has steadfastly refused to ratify the protocol.

Businesses that use trademarks to promote environmental credentials, must be able to substantiate those claims.

The new duty to manage contaminated land which encourages greater transparency & information sharing is examined here.

This major concession has had the effect that compliance with an EPA notice may, in certain circumstances, be optional.

In 2008, a Panel and Advisory Committee was appointed by the Victorian Minister for Planning in respect of a planning permit application for subdivision of coastal land in Port Fairy under the Moyne Planning Scheme. The application concerned a 22 lot residential subdivision of a 4.2 hectare parcel of land on the coastal sand dunes at Port Fairy, located along the western Victorian coastline. The land is straddled by the Moyne River floodplain and direct beach frontage on the eastern side of the

To carry out any new environmentally relevant activities, operators will need to apply for an environmental authority.

This article provides a "back to basics" overview of the Clean Development Mechanism (<strong>CDM</strong>) under the Kyoto Protocol and looks at some of the issues and challenges which may face CDM projects.

Greenwashing is making inflated or misleading claims about sustainability to attract or retain customers and investors.

Recent decision enables use of the mapping within SEP policies to impose restrictions on & control the development of land.

Recent projects have seen NSW more willing to accept some level of interest rate risk where this represents value for money.

The two reforms aim to cut red tape and streamline regulatory approval processes to environmental and mining approvals.

A number of recent developments have significant implications for the day to day management of contaminated sites.

The Environmental Planning & Assessment Act (Act) and Regulations have been changed again regarding the prescribed form that section 149 certificates (Planning Certificates) must take.

This newsletter includes links to recent media releases, reports and cases relating to planning & the environment.

Complying with the Guideline will help ensure the EPA has the required material to properly consider the application.

Companies found harming the environment will soon have to cough up a maximum penalty of $5m, five times the current maximum. The heavy hand of regulation will also strike at directors' liabilities – directors and managers will face a greater risk of being personally prosecuted for pollution offences.

The National Security Committee of Australia's Federal Cabinet met last week to discuss the export of uranium to India.