Greenfleet News http://www.greenfleet.com.au/ Greenfleet media releases and news items en-AU Carbon farming pioneer leads the way again http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Carbon_farming_pioneer_leads_the_way_again/indexdl_2007.aspx?from=RSS 14 May 2012 - Greenfleet has successfully registered the first Carbon Sequestration and Forestry Right and Forest Carbon Right on title under the Climate Change Act 2011 (VIC).... 2012-05-14T18:11+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Carbon_farming_pioneer_leads_the_way_again/indexdl_2007.aspx May e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/May_e-news_now_available/indexdl_2013.aspx?from=RSS 7 May 2012 - Read about the Olympic Games' low-emission fleet, new eco-firiendly ways to transport goods, a funny take on curing EV anxiety, and more in our latest e-news.... 2012-05-16T10:05+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/May_e-news_now_available/indexdl_2013.aspx Road trip? Check your tyre pressure before you go! http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Road_trip_Check_your_tyre_pressure_before_you_go/indexdl_1985.aspx?from=RSS 5 April 2012 - Are you heading on a road trip this long weekend? Pump up your tyres before you go - save money, fuel, greenhouse gases and lives.... 2012-04-05T09:56+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Road_trip_Check_your_tyre_pressure_before_you_go/indexdl_1985.aspx Giggle, guffaw and give to Greenfleet http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Giggle_guffaw_and_give_to_Greenfleet/indexdl_1980.aspx?from=RSS 4 April 2012 - Comedian Matt Grantham is generously donating the profit from a number of tickets to his comedy show "How many politicians does it take to change a light bulb?" to Greenfleet.... 2012-04-04T09:47+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Giggle_guffaw_and_give_to_Greenfleet/indexdl_1980.aspx April e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/April_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1978.aspx?from=RSS 2 April 2012 - Read about the latest technologies revealed at the Geneva Motor Show, Singapore's rebates and surcharges to encourage lower emission vehicles, and more in our latest e-news.... 2012-04-02T13:57+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/April_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1978.aspx Kumho planting trees with Greenfleet http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Kumho_planting_trees_with_Greenfleet/indexdl_1967.aspx?from=RSS 30 March 2012 - Did you know that Kumho is planting trees with Greenfleet for every Ecowing tyre they sell in Australia in 2012? If you need new tyres, why not check them out.... 2012-04-02T12:00+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Kumho_planting_trees_with_Greenfleet/indexdl_1967.aspx Last chance to earn $10,000 for Cardinia Creek http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Last_chance_to_earn_10000_for_Cardinia_Creek/indexdl_1966.aspx?from=RSS 29 March 2012 - Voting closes at midday tomorrow for The Local Project. Vote for Cardinia Creek Parklands to give this revegetation project a $10,000 boost.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Last_chance_to_earn_10000_for_Cardinia_Creek/indexdl_1966.aspx Greenfleet's Autumn newsletter - celebrating 15 years http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleets_Autumn_newsletter_-_celebrating_15_years/indexdl_1959.aspx?from=RSS 21 March 2012 - Take a trip down memory lane to see how Greenfleet got started 15 years ago and meet a supporter who's been with us since the start, check out our planting project near Mt Barney in Qld, and much more.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleets_Autumn_newsletter_-_celebrating_15_years/indexdl_1959.aspx March e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/March_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1947.aspx?from=RSS 5 March 2012 - Read about fuel economy in the US, new measures in China, the debate about green cars, and more in our latest e-news.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/March_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1947.aspx Vote for Cardinia Creek Parklands http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Vote_for_Cardinia_Creek_Parklands/indexdl_1931.aspx?from=RSS 27 February 2012 - Cardinia Creek Parklands is a finalist in The Local Project. Vote to help us win $10,000 to further develop this forest park on the outskirts of Melbourne.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Vote_for_Cardinia_Creek_Parklands/indexdl_1931.aspx February e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/February_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1926.aspx?from=RSS 6 February 2012 - Read about fold-up cars and microhybrids, upcoming conferences and more in our latest e-news.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/February_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1926.aspx Congratulations to Give Green ... Win Green prize winners http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Congratulations_to_Give_Green_..._Win_Green_prize_winners/indexdl_1881.aspx?from=RSS 6 January 2012 - Congratulations to Ruth Anderson, Dorothy Kiers, Kay McKenzie, Ray Norton and Christine Ross who each won a 'Plant a Forest' VISA Universal Gift Card by supporting Greenfleet.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Congratulations_to_Give_Green_..._Win_Green_prize_winners/indexdl_1881.aspx Annual Australian Climate Statement 2011 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Annual_Australian_Climate_Statement_2011/indexdl_1863.aspx?from=RSS 5 January 2012 - The Bureau of Meteorology released its Annual Australian Climate Statement yesterday, revealing 2011 as the first cooler than average year since 2001, but the equal warmest 10-year period on record.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Annual_Australian_Climate_Statement_2011/indexdl_1863.aspx Season's Greetings http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Seasons_Greetings/indexdl_1861.aspx?from=RSS Thank you for your amazing support in 2011 - together we are making a real difference. Our offices will be closed from 2pm Friday 23 December and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday 3 January 2012.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Seasons_Greetings/indexdl_1861.aspx Durban deal http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Durban_deal/indexdl_1855.aspx?from=RSS 12 December 2011 - Negotiators at COP17 in Durban have reached a deal to bring all major emitters around the globe into efforts to fight climate change.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Durban_deal/indexdl_1855.aspx December e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/December_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1850.aspx?from=RSS 5 December 2011 - Read about Greenfleet gift ideas and our 'Give Green... Win Green' competition, green car awards, driving change in Queensland, and more.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/December_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1850.aspx Greenfleet's Summer newsletter available online http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleets_Summer_newsletter_available_online/indexdl_1818.aspx?from=RSS 14 November 2011 - The latest edition of Greenfleet News is now online. Read about the Carbon Farming Initiative and what it means for you; our forest near Lake Hume; green gift ideas and tips to give your holiday the green light.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleets_Summer_newsletter_available_online/indexdl_1818.aspx Carbon price legislation passes Senate http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Carbon_price_legislation_passes_Senate/indexdl_1804.aspx?from=RSS 8 November 2011 - The Australian Senate today voted to pass the legislation needed to introduce a carpbon price in Australia from mid-2012. With 18 separate pieces of legislation passed, this is a monumental achievement.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Carbon_price_legislation_passes_Senate/indexdl_1804.aspx November e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/November_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1802.aspx?from=RSS 7 November 2011 - Read about how off-peak commuting can save you time and money, the recently launched Parisian electric vehicle car share program, results from the World Solar Challenge, and more.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/November_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1802.aspx Greenfleet is having a grease and oil change http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_is_having_a_grease_and_oil_change/indexdl_1769.aspx?from=RSS 25 October 2011 - We're contacting all supporters to update, confirm or provide a new email address in preparation for a new administrative system for Greenfleet. Please assist us by updating your details when we contact you.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_is_having_a_grease_and_oil_change/indexdl_1769.aspx One small step for Australia's parliament; one giant leap for Australia http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/One_small_step_for_Australias_parliament_one_giant_leap_for_Australia/indexdl_1759.aspx?from=RSS 12 October 2011 - The Lower House of the Australian Parliament today passed the bills to introduce a carbon price to Australia. It still needs to pass the Senate, but is expected to do so, probably in November.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/One_small_step_for_Australias_parliament_one_giant_leap_for_Australia/indexdl_1759.aspx Car safety and the environment http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Car_safety_and_the_environment/indexdl_1757.aspx?from=RSS 11 October 2011 - Did you know there are many things you can do right now, with the car you have, to reduce your impact on the environment and improve safety? Find out in the 2011 Crash Index from Greenfleet supporter, AAMI.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Car_safety_and_the_environment/indexdl_1757.aspx October e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/October_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1748.aspx?from=RSS 3 October 2011 - Read about the Government's discussion paper on light vehicle emissions standards, California's clean transport investment plan, car sharing benefits, Greenfleet gift ideas, and more.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/October_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1748.aspx Robin Good - discounts for you, donations to Greenfleet http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Robin_Good_-_discounts_for_you_donations_to_Greenfleet/indexdl_1738.aspx?from=RSS 21 September 2011 - A fantastic new initiative called Robin Good has been launched today and Greenfleet is pleased to be part of it. There's even a competition to win $1,000 for you and $1,000 for Greenfleet!... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Robin_Good_-_discounts_for_you_donations_to_Greenfleet/indexdl_1738.aspx The Climate Institute debunks climate myths http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/The_Climate_Institute_debunks_climate_myths/indexdl_1722.aspx?from=RSS 12 September 2011 - We've all heard the sceptics' scare campaigns and their incorrect and confusing comments forecasting doom and gloom if a carbon price is introduced. Well now it's time for some simple truths.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/The_Climate_Institute_debunks_climate_myths/indexdl_1722.aspx September e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/September_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1713.aspx?from=RSS 5 September 2011 - Read about the latest fuel saving developments from VW, smart and Volvo; transitioning to sustainable cities; graphene and other nanocomposites for batteries and more.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/September_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1713.aspx Welcome to a new era in land-based carbon management http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Welcome_to_a_new_era_in_land-based_carbon_management/indexdl_1693.aspx?from=RSS 24 August 2011 - Greenfleet today welcomes the passage of the Carbon Farming Legislation to accredit, register and trade carbon offsets from improved land management practices around Australia.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Welcome_to_a_new_era_in_land-based_carbon_management/indexdl_1693.aspx Senate passes Carbon Farming Initiative http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Senate_passes_Carbon_Farming_Initiative/indexdl_1690.aspx?from=RSS 23 August 2011 - Yesterday the Senate passed the Carbon Farming Initiative legislation, with amendments that now need to be returned to the House of Representatives for approval before becoming law.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Senate_passes_Carbon_Farming_Initiative/indexdl_1690.aspx International Clean Vehicle Conference http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/International_Clean_Vehicle_Conference/indexdl_1678.aspx?from=RSS 15 August 2011 - If you want to be part of the clean vehicle technology revolution, you should check out the 2nd International Clean Vehicle Conference in September.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/International_Clean_Vehicle_Conference/indexdl_1678.aspx August e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/August_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1661.aspx?from=RSS 2 August 2011 - The latest edition of our e-news is available online. Read about US fuel efficiency targets, biofuels, mobility considerations when buying a home, rare earth elements as energy sources, and much more.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/August_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1661.aspx Greenfleet CEO awarded prestigious 2011 Churchill Fellowship http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_CEO_awarded_prestigious_2011_Churchill_Fellowship/indexdl_1656.aspx?from=RSS 27 July 2011 - Sara Gipton is one of 107 Churchill Fellows, being awarded the Lamington National Park Churchill Fellowship to investigate strategies for expanding Australia's native forests in a changing climate.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_CEO_awarded_prestigious_2011_Churchill_Fellowship/indexdl_1656.aspx Greenfleet's thoughts on the Clean Energy Future plan http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleets_thoughts_on_the_Clean_Energy_Future_plan/indexdl_1628.aspx?from=RSS 18 July 2011 - We've taken time to review some of the details... here are Greenfleet's thoughts on the proposed carbon price and accompanying plan.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleets_thoughts_on_the_Clean_Energy_Future_plan/indexdl_1628.aspx Greenfleet's Winter newsletter available online http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleets_Winter_newsletter_available_online/indexdl_1635.aspx?from=RSS 15 July 2011 - The latest edition of Greenfleet News is now available online. Read about the transition of a degraded paddock to a healthy forest in South Australia, our Cardinia Creek Parklands project, sustainable students and more.... 2012-03-30T10:25+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleets_Winter_newsletter_available_online/indexdl_1635.aspx Carbon Price announcement - what does it all mean? http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Carbon_Price_announcement_-_what_does_it_all_mean/indexdl_1616.aspx?from=RSS 11 July 2011 - With the announcement yesterday of the Federal Government's proposed Clean Energy Future Plan, what does that mean for Greenfleet and our supporters?... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Carbon_Price_announcement_-_what_does_it_all_mean/indexdl_1616.aspx Carbon Price Announcement http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Carbon_Price_Announcement/indexdl_1614.aspx?from=RSS 10 July 2011 - Prime Minister has announced details of proposed carbon price. Check out ABC news & twitter for details.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Carbon_Price_Announcement/indexdl_1614.aspx July e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/July_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1605.aspx?from=RSS 5 July 2011 - The latest edition of our e-news is available online. Read about the decline in car use in Australian cities, hybrid & stop-start technologies, biofuels, tips for a greener fleet, and more.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/July_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1605.aspx End of Financial Year http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/End_of_Financial_Year/indexdl_1599.aspx?from=RSS 30 June 2011 - Please note that the deadline for purchasing OFFSETS for the end of Financial Year is 12 noon today (30 June 2011). If you would like to make a donation to Greenfleet after this please use the DONATE button instead.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/End_of_Financial_Year/indexdl_1599.aspx Climate change will be solved by us - underlines Greenfleet chairman, Ian Porter. http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Climate_change_will_be_solved_by_us_-_underlines_Greenfleet_chairman_Ian_Porter/indexdl_1597.aspx?from=RSS 20 June 2011 - Interviewed in The Age today, Greenfleet chairman Ian Porter reminds us of the power every individual has to act on climate change.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Climate_change_will_be_solved_by_us_-_underlines_Greenfleet_chairman_Ian_Porter/indexdl_1597.aspx Community Planting Day along Cardinia Creek http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Community_Planting_Day_along_Cardinia_Creek/indexdl_1595.aspx?from=RSS 7 June 2011 - Thank you to everyone who joined us to plant trees to celebrate World Environment Day and the International Year of Forests.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Community_Planting_Day_along_Cardinia_Creek/indexdl_1595.aspx June e-news available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/June_e-news_available/indexdl_1591.aspx?from=RSS 6 June 2011 - The latest edition of our e-news is now available online. Read about the world's largest solar powered yacht, EU concerns about biofuels and much more.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/June_e-news_available/indexdl_1591.aspx Say Yes Australia http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Say_Yes_Australia/indexdl_1575.aspx?from=RSS 30 May 2011 - Check out the new campaign to encourage Australians to Say Yes to a price on carbon and get on with the job of cleaning up our economy.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Say_Yes_Australia/indexdl_1575.aspx The Critical Decade http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/The_Critical_Decade/indexdl_1569.aspx?from=RSS 24 May 2011 - The Climate Commission has released an update reviewing what sicence is telling us about the need to act on climate change and the risks of a challenging climate to Australia.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/The_Critical_Decade/indexdl_1569.aspx Monash student wins Corporate Environmental Responsibility award http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Monash_student_wins_Corporate_Environmental_Responsibility_award/indexdl_1568.aspx?from=RSS 20 May 2011 - Congratulations Scott Ferraro for taking out the Greenfleet prize for excellence in the Corporate Environmental Responsibility unit at last night's Monash University student awards.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Monash_student_wins_Corporate_Environmental_Responsibility_award/indexdl_1568.aspx Recognition for repairing the missing links http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Recognition_for_repairing_the_missing_links/indexdl_1565.aspx?from=RSS 19 May 2011 - Greenfleet and Biolinking Australia have again been honoured as finalists in the UNAA World Environment Day Awards for our work to protect and enhance biodiversity through revegetation and protection of remnant bushland.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Recognition_for_repairing_the_missing_links/indexdl_1565.aspx Greenfleet helps to develop sustainable futures http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_helps_to_develop_sustainable_futures/indexdl_1561.aspx?from=RSS 6 May 2011 - Greenfleet has joined VECCI, LaTrobe University and the Victorian Government in launching their Work Integrated Learning program, aimed at delivering 'work ready' graduates.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_helps_to_develop_sustainable_futures/indexdl_1561.aspx FBT rules to change - no more incentives to drive further http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/FBT_rules_to_change_-_no_more_incentives_to_drive_further/indexdl_1557.aspx?from=RSS 6 May 2011 - Federal Government set to reform FBT, removing the perverse incentives to drive further to get better tax rates.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/FBT_rules_to_change_-_no_more_incentives_to_drive_further/indexdl_1557.aspx May e-news available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/May_e-news_available/indexdl_1552.aspx?from=RSS 3 May 2011 - The latest edition of our e-news is now available online. Read about the impact high oil prices have on driving habits, the CSIRO research to turn waste into wealth and much more.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/May_e-news_available/indexdl_1552.aspx Community Planting Day - get your hands dirty http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Community_Planting_Day_-_get_your_hands_dirty/indexdl_1546.aspx?from=RSS 2 May 2011 - To celebrate the International Year of Forests and World Environment Day, Greenfleet is holding a community planting day near Berwick (Vic) on Sunday 5 June 2011.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Community_Planting_Day_-_get_your_hands_dirty/indexdl_1546.aspx Greenfleet addresses Senate Environment Committee http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_addresses_Senate_Environment_Committee/indexdl_1533.aspx?from=RSS 20 April 2011 - Greenfleet is one of two forest sink providers invited to address the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee in relation to the proposed Carbon Farming Initiative legislation.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_addresses_Senate_Environment_Committee/indexdl_1533.aspx Ocean warming detrimental to inshore fish species http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Ocean_warming_detrimental_to_inshore_fish_species/indexdl_1529.aspx?from=RSS 18 April 2011 - Australian scientists have reported the first known detrimental impact of southern hemisphere ocean warming on a fish species - CSIRO.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Ocean_warming_detrimental_to_inshore_fish_species/indexdl_1529.aspx House and Senate Inquiries - Carbon Farming Initiative http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/House_and_Senate_Inquiries_-_Carbon_Farming_Initiative/indexdl_1528.aspx?from=RSS 15 April 2011 - Greenfleet has submitted a response to both the House and Senate inquiries into the proposed Carbon Farming Initiative.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/House_and_Senate_Inquiries_-_Carbon_Farming_Initiative/indexdl_1528.aspx Climate Change Science - The Basis for Action http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Climate_Change_Science_-_The_Basis_for_Action/indexdl_1520.aspx?from=RSS 5 April 2011 - Greenhouse 2011 Conference opening speech to the Cairns Convention Centre, Qld, by the Hon Greg Combet AM MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Climate_Change_Science_-_The_Basis_for_Action/indexdl_1520.aspx April e-news available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/April_e-news_available/indexdl_1518.aspx?from=RSS 4 April 2011 - The latest edition of our e-news is now available online. Read about Australian 2010 new vehicle emissions, the role cars play in many western cultures, the latest gems in electric vehicles, and more.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/April_e-news_available/indexdl_1518.aspx Greenfleet News - Autumn 2011 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_News_-_Autumn_2011/indexdl_1503.aspx?from=RSS 18 March 2011 - The latest edition of Greenfleet News is now available online. Read about the International Year of Forests, a brief review of 2010, our project to bring back the Big Scrub Rainforest to Byron Bay, and much more.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_News_-_Autumn_2011/indexdl_1503.aspx Greenfleet helps CSIRO to build new carbon models http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_helps_CSIRO_to_build_new_carbon_models/indexdl_1489.aspx?from=RSS 9 March 2011 - With more than 13 years' experience in planting native forests for carbon capture, Greenfleet is assisting CSIRO to assist in developing improved models for Australian carbon forests.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_helps_CSIRO_to_build_new_carbon_models/indexdl_1489.aspx March e-news available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/March_e-news_available/indexdl_1475.aspx?from=RSS 7 March 2011 - The latest edition of our e-news is now available online. Read about TREV's round the world trip, the electric Commodore, the fuel-efficiency battle between Japanese automakers and much more.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/March_e-news_available/indexdl_1475.aspx Greenfleet adviser appointed to Climate Commission http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_adviser_appointed_to_Climate_Commission/indexdl_1461.aspx?from=RSS 25 February 2011 - Roger Beale, a member of Greenfleet's National Advisory Council has been appointed to the Climate Commission - set up to provide independent, authoritative information on climate change.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_adviser_appointed_to_Climate_Commission/indexdl_1461.aspx Fixed carbon price likely from 1 July 2012 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Fixed_carbon_price_likely_from_1_July_2012/indexdl_1460.aspx?from=RSS 24 February 2011 - Press conference just announced likelihood of fixed carbon price for 3 to 5 years prior to commencement of market-based emissions trading scheme.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Fixed_carbon_price_likely_from_1_July_2012/indexdl_1460.aspx Heavy rains linked to humans http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Heavy_rains_linked_to_humans/indexdl_1458.aspx?from=RSS 17 February 2011 - Climate scientists report that an increase in heavy precipitation in many countries is, at least in part, a consequence of human influence on the atmosphere. (NYTimes)... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Heavy_rains_linked_to_humans/indexdl_1458.aspx February e-news available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/February_e-news_available/indexdl_1434.aspx?from=RSS 7 February 2011 - The latest edition of our e-news is now online. Read about the First50 project putting electric vehicles on Canberra's roads, rationing vehicle registrations in Beijing, the Metropolitan Transport Forum and more.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/February_e-news_available/indexdl_1434.aspx Flood update http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Flood_update/indexdl_1432.aspx?from=RSS 3 February 2011 - Flooding around Australia has caused loss of life and damage to private property and our thoughts are with the affected communities. However, the flooding has generally been good for Greenfleet's biodiverse carbon forests.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Flood_update/indexdl_1432.aspx Queensland floods http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Queensland_floods/indexdl_1414.aspx?from=RSS 12 January 2011 - Greenfleet has a number of sites that are likely to be affected by the devastating Queensland floods, however the extent is unknown and our immediate thoughts are with the affected communities.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Queensland_floods/indexdl_1414.aspx Want to be an energy and climate change leader? http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Want_to_be_an_energy_and_climate_change_leader/indexdl_1411.aspx?from=RSS 10 January 2011 - CSIRO and the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW are looking for 500 volunteers to lead small group discussions on energy, climate change, water and waste in their communities.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Want_to_be_an_energy_and_climate_change_leader/indexdl_1411.aspx International Year of Forests http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/International_Year_of_Forests/indexdl_1404.aspx?from=RSS 1 January 2011 - It's International Year of Forests and Greenfleet is celebrating with an ambitious goal of 2 million trees. Find out how you can help us reach that goal ...... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/International_Year_of_Forests/indexdl_1404.aspx Season's greetings and office closure http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Seasons_greetings_and_office_closure/indexdl_1344.aspx?from=RSS 16 December 2010 - Thanks for your support in 2010 and we look forward to your continued support as we celebrate International Year of Forests in 2011. Also, we're taking a short break over the festive season.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Seasons_greetings_and_office_closure/indexdl_1344.aspx Buy a Greenfleet gift http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Buy_a_Greenfleet_gift/indexdl_1332.aspx?from=RSS 13 December 2010 - Time is running out to order a Greenfleet gift in time for Christmas. Get in quick to give your loved ones a gift that grows.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Buy_a_Greenfleet_gift/indexdl_1332.aspx December e-news available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/December_e-news_available/indexdl_1323.aspx?from=RSS 7 February 2011 - The latest edition of our e-news is now online. Read about Greenfleet gift ideas for the festive season, the latest about the Australian electric car and more.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/December_e-news_available/indexdl_1323.aspx Carbon Farming Initiative consultation process http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Carbon_Farming_Initiative_consultation_process/indexdl_1290.aspx?from=RSS 23 November 2010 - Draft guidelines for the federal government's Carbon Farming Initiative have been released, with responses due 21 January. This is likely to fill the void where Greenhouse Friendly once stood.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Carbon_Farming_Initiative_consultation_process/indexdl_1290.aspx Greenfleet News - Summer 2010 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_News_-_Summer_2010/indexdl_1262.aspx?from=RSS 15 November 2010 - The latest edition of Greenfleet News is now available online. Read about green gift ideas for the festive season, our event paving the way to greener fleets, supporters' efforts to reduce their emissions and much more.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_News_-_Summer_2010/indexdl_1262.aspx Congratulations Europcar and the M1 Upgrade project http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Congratulations_Europcar_and_the_M1_Upgrade_project/indexdl_1273.aspx?from=RSS 11 November 2010 - Two Greenfleet supporters have received awards for the environmental aspects of their operations recently - Europcar and the M1 Upgrade.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Congratulations_Europcar_and_the_M1_Upgrade_project/indexdl_1273.aspx 30 Ways in 30 Days http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/30_Ways_in_30_Days/indexdl_1255.aspx?from=RSS 4 November 2010 - The United Nations Environment Programme presents one case study every day in November to prove that solutions to combat Climate Change are available, accessible and replicable.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/30_Ways_in_30_Days/indexdl_1255.aspx November e-news available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/November_e-news_available/indexdl_1253.aspx?from=RSS 3 November 2010 - The latest edition of our e-news is now online. Read about our recent Drive Days, Norfolk Island's 'carbon credit card', transport tips from David Suzuki, green gift ideas for Christmas and more.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/November_e-news_available/indexdl_1253.aspx Pay now, save (the planet) later http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Pay_now_save_the_planet_later/indexdl_1246.aspx?from=RSS 29 October 2010 - The second part of AAMI's Green Home and Motoring Index reveals more families are investing in green solutions for their homes.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Pay_now_save_the_planet_later/indexdl_1246.aspx AAMI study shows drivers are thinking green at dealer http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/AAMI_study_shows_drivers_are_thinking_green_at_dealer/indexdl_1242.aspx?from=RSS 25 October 2010 - AAMI research shows Australians are adopting greener attitudes on the car lot, with more than half of drivers nationally saying they would consider environmental factors before buying a new car.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/AAMI_study_shows_drivers_are_thinking_green_at_dealer/indexdl_1242.aspx CSIRO study indicates changing climate in south-east http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/CSIRO_study_indicates_changing_climate_in_south-east/indexdl_1240.aspx?from=RSS 22 October 2010 - Despite recent rainfall in parts of eastern Australia, a recent report indicates an increasing risk of below-average rainfall and runoff into streams, and drier conditions into the future in south-eastern Australia.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/CSIRO_study_indicates_changing_climate_in_south-east/indexdl_1240.aspx October e-news available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/October_e-news_available/indexdl_1238.aspx?from=RSS 4 October 2010 - The latest edition of our e-news is now online. Read about a study into life cycle emissions of electric cars, an inspiring story about family life without a car, a Christmas gift idea with a Greenfleet twist and more.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/October_e-news_available/indexdl_1238.aspx National Walk to Work Day tomorrow http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/National_Walk_to_Work_Day_tomorrow/indexdl_1234.aspx?from=RSS 30 September 2010 - Tomorrow is National Walk to Work Day - Walking to work is good for your health and the environment, why not give it a go tomorrow?... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/National_Walk_to_Work_Day_tomorrow/indexdl_1234.aspx Montreal Protocol working http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Montreal_Protocol_working/indexdl_1231.aspx?from=RSS 20 September 2010 - International efforts to phase out ozone depleting substances have worked - the destruction of atmospheric ozone has ceased and we are actually seeing increases in global and polar region ozone levels.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Montreal_Protocol_working/indexdl_1231.aspx September e-news available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/September_e-news_available/indexdl_1222.aspx?from=RSS 6 September 2010 - The latest edition of our e-news is now available online. Read about the latest exciting news at Greenfleet, Japanese transport sector's success in cutting emissions, the improvement in fuel efficiency in automatics and much m... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/September_e-news_available/indexdl_1222.aspx We're Banksia Award Finalists http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Were_Banksia_Award_Finalists/indexdl_1211.aspx?from=RSS 3 September 2010 - Greenfleet and Biolinking Australia have been named as finalists in the Land and Biodiversity category of this year's Banksia Awards, for our Victorian Biolinks Project. ... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Were_Banksia_Award_Finalists/indexdl_1211.aspx Set yourself a 'green' challenge and raise money for Greenfleet http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Set_yourself_a_green_challenge_and_raise_money_for_Greenfleet/indexdl_1207.aspx?from=RSS 2 September 2010 - Enviroweek is coming! Set yourself an environmental challenge, get sponsored and raise money for Greenfleet.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Set_yourself_a_green_challenge_and_raise_money_for_Greenfleet/indexdl_1207.aspx Greenfleet, AAMI and Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses help bushfire recovery http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_AAMI_and_Ferguson_Plarre_Bakehouses_help_bushfire_recovery/indexdl_1205.aspx?from=RSS 30 August 2010 - Greenfleet, Parks Victoria and Suncorp's volunteers have planted 1,285 native seedlings at the Watsons Creek Biolink Project, which is partially funded by Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses and AAMI.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_AAMI_and_Ferguson_Plarre_Bakehouses_help_bushfire_recovery/indexdl_1205.aspx Carbon Disclosure Project launches global transport report http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Carbon_Disclosure_Project_launches_global_transport_report/indexdl_1194.aspx?from=RSS 20 August 2010 - The report offers best practices, emerging standards, market trends and investor expectations. It also highlights the market and financial opportunities that exist for the industry.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Carbon_Disclosure_Project_launches_global_transport_report/indexdl_1194.aspx Climate change science simplified http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Climate_change_science_simplified/indexdl_1179.aspx?from=RSS 17 August 2010 - A new publication released by the Australian Academy of Science simplifies climate change science in the form of questions and answers. If you're still unsure of the science, do check this out.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Climate_change_science_simplified/indexdl_1179.aspx Greenfleet News - Winter 2010 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_News_-_Winter_2010/indexdl_1174.aspx?from=RSS 16 August 2010 - The latest edition of Greenfleet News is now available online. Read about our planting site near Wagga Wagga, what's the link between trees and carbon commitment, tips to avoid and reduce emissions and much more.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_News_-_Winter_2010/indexdl_1174.aspx Running on empty - ABC 7.30 Report http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Running_on_empty_-_ABC_7.30_Report/indexdl_1168.aspx?from=RSS 10 August 2010 - Over the next five years Australia's oil import bill is expected to almost double. It will affect every business and household in the country, but it's had precious little mention in the current election campaign.... 2012-03-30T10:24+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Running_on_empty_-_ABC_7.30_Report/indexdl_1168.aspx August e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/August_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1157.aspx?from=RSS 3 August 2010 - The latest edition of our e-news is now available online. Read about Bernie's Hobbs electric car experience, Toyota's ecodriving tip, the first ever solar-powered plane to fly 24 hours straight and much more.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/August_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1157.aspx Has anyone noticed there's an election coming? http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Has_anyone_noticed_theres_an_election_coming/indexdl_1148.aspx?from=RSS 23 July 2010 - Ok, so everyone's talking about the election campaigns, who said what, policies and promises. We don't want the Greenfleet website to become another election mouthpiece - but we will use our facebook page for updates.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Has_anyone_noticed_theres_an_election_coming/indexdl_1148.aspx The Passing of a Climate Warrior http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/The_Passing_of_a_Climate_Warrior/indexdl_1146.aspx?from=RSS 20 July 2010 - Stephen Schneider, a Stanford University climate scientist who for decades built the case that global warming, while laden with complexity, justified an aggressive response, has died.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/The_Passing_of_a_Climate_Warrior/indexdl_1146.aspx Run Melbourne is over, but it's not too late to donate http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Run_Melbourne_is_over_but_its_not_too_late_to_donate/indexdl_1143.aspx?from=RSS 19 July 2010 - Sara and Merryn took part in Run Melbourne on Sunday, please donate in support of their efforts.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Run_Melbourne_is_over_but_its_not_too_late_to_donate/indexdl_1143.aspx Biodiversity on the balance sheet http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Biodiversity_on_the_balance_sheet/indexdl_1124.aspx?from=RSS 15 July 2010 - A G8-sponsored project called The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity wants business to do something about the unchecked loss of biodiversity.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Biodiversity_on_the_balance_sheet/indexdl_1124.aspx British Panel Clears Scientists http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/British_Panel_Clears_Scientists/indexdl_1106.aspx?from=RSS 8 July 2010 - A British panel on Wednesday exonerated scientists caught up in the controversy known as Climategate of charges that they had manipulated their research to support preconceived ideas about global warming.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/British_Panel_Clears_Scientists/indexdl_1106.aspx July e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/July_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1078.aspx?from=RSS 5 July 2010 - The latest edition of our e-news is now available online. Read about the Zero Carbon Australia plan, food miles and the campaign to give our streets the green light.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/July_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1078.aspx Do something great for the environment with your tax dollars http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Do_something_great_for_the_environment_with_your_tax_dollars/indexdl_1065.aspx?from=RSS 16 June 2010 - Here's a timely reminder that donations to Greenfleet are tax deductible. Make your donations by midday on 30 June to make sure we have time to process your payment this financial year.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Do_something_great_for_the_environment_with_your_tax_dollars/indexdl_1065.aspx June e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/June_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1062.aspx?from=RSS 8 June 2010 - The latest edition of our e-news is now available online. Read about the Macondo oil spill, how to reduce our appetite for oil and an unexpected convert to clean energy. ... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/June_e-news_now_available/indexdl_1062.aspx The Sunday Age looks into the regulatory void http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/The_Sunday_Age_looks_into_the_regulatory_void/indexdl_1060.aspx?from=RSS 7 June 2010 - Ruth Williams from The Sunday Age reported yesterday on the new national carbon offset standard, which comes into force on July 1, when Greenhouse Friendly is wound up.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/The_Sunday_Age_looks_into_the_regulatory_void/indexdl_1060.aspx Red tape ties up green programs http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Red_tape_ties_up_green_programs/indexdl_1045.aspx?from=RSS 31 May 2010 - The Greenhouse Friendly certification programme is winding up on 1 July 2010. Until a suitable replacement program is implemented, Greenfleet will continue to operate to the Greenhouse Friendly standard.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Red_tape_ties_up_green_programs/indexdl_1045.aspx Raise more money to raise more trees http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Raise_more_money_to_raise_more_trees/indexdl_1033.aspx?from=RSS 27 May 2010 - Greenfleet is entering a team into Run Melbourne on 18 July and we'd love you to join us and help us raise money to plant more native forests.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Raise_more_money_to_raise_more_trees/indexdl_1033.aspx We're World Environment Day Awards Finalists! http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Were_World_Environment_Day_Awards_Finalists/indexdl_1030.aspx?from=RSS 21 May 2010 - Greenfleet and Biolinking Australia have been announced as finalists in the 2010 UNAA World Environment Day Awards for our work on the Northern Victoria Biolinks Project.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Were_World_Environment_Day_Awards_Finalists/indexdl_1030.aspx More talk and less action on climate change? http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/More_talk_and_less_action_on_climate_change/indexdl_1014.aspx?from=RSS 12 May 2010 - The Federal Government budget commits just $30m over two years for a 'campaign on climate change' - so much for the greatest moral challenge of our times?... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/More_talk_and_less_action_on_climate_change/indexdl_1014.aspx Congratulations to ECO-Buy Award winners http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Congratulations_to_ECO-Buy_Award_winners/indexdl_1012.aspx?from=RSS 11 May 2010 - Congratulations to all winners of the ECO-Buy Awards for Excellence in Green Purchasing, including Darebin City Council who won the Local Government Energy Saving Award presented by Greenfleet.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Congratulations_to_ECO-Buy_Award_winners/indexdl_1012.aspx Europcar raises funds to plant more than 8,000 trees in 8 weeks http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Europcar_raises_funds_to_plant_more_than_8000_trees_in_8_weeks/indexdl_943.aspx?from=RSS 16 August 2010 - The latest edition of Greenfleet News is now available online. Read about our planting site near Wagga Wagga, the link between carbon commitment and trees, tips to avoid and reduce emissions and much more.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Europcar_raises_funds_to_plant_more_than_8000_trees_in_8_weeks/indexdl_943.aspx Climate change will affect human health http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Climate_change_will_affect_human_health/indexdl_954.aspx?from=RSS 6 May 2010 - Research predicts that large numbers of healthy people will suffer heat-related illness if temperatures continue to rise into the next century.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Climate_change_will_affect_human_health/indexdl_954.aspx May e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/May_e-news_now_available/indexdl_949.aspx?from=RSS 4 May 2010 - The latest edition of our e-news is now available online. Read about the Henry Tax Review, the Banksia Environmental Awards, more biofuel crops in trouble, hybrid bikes and much more.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/May_e-news_now_available/indexdl_949.aspx Dissapointing delays http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Dissapointing_delays/indexdl_940.aspx?from=RSS 27 April 2010 - Greenfleet is disappointed in today's announcement that the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme has been further delayed.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Dissapointing_delays/indexdl_940.aspx Volcano cuts global aviation emisions http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Volcano_cuts_global_aviation_emisions/indexdl_939.aspx?from=RSS 20 April 2010 - The eruption of Eyjafjallajokull has grounded thousands of flights in Europe this week. What effect does this have on greenhouse gas emissions?... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Volcano_cuts_global_aviation_emisions/indexdl_939.aspx April e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/April_e-news_now_available/indexdl_928.aspx?from=RSS 12 April 2010 - The latest edition of our e-news is now available online. Read about a range of electric vehicles, improved bike facilities in Adelaide and Melbourne, and decide for yourself if car racing can be green.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/April_e-news_now_available/indexdl_928.aspx Greenfleet News - Autumn 2010 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_News_-_Autumn_2010/indexdl_886.aspx?from=RSS 7 April 2010 - The latest edition of Greenfleet News is now available online. Read about our Battery Creek biodiversity study, the goings on in Copenhagen, how the tax system can influence environmental action and much more.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_News_-_Autumn_2010/indexdl_886.aspx Poor public transport hurts business http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Poor_public_transport_hurts_business/indexdl_867.aspx?from=RSS 30 March 2010 - VECCI survey reveals that 74% of Victorian businesses have experienced productivity losses due to public transport issues.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Poor_public_transport_hurts_business/indexdl_867.aspx Earth Hour - 8.30pm Saturday night http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Earth_Hour_-_8.30pm_Saturday_night/indexdl_864.aspx?from=RSS 26 March 2010 - Remember to turn off the lights for Earth Hour tomorrow night, but also use the event as an opportunity to re-evaluate the electricity supply you take for granted.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Earth_Hour_-_8.30pm_Saturday_night/indexdl_864.aspx Your sustainable transport guide http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Your_sustainable_transport_guide/indexdl_856.aspx?from=RSS 22 March 2010 - Greenfleet and The Net Balance foundation this afternoon launched Your Sustainable Transport Guide - a practical guide to help businesses drive better transport decisions... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Your_sustainable_transport_guide/indexdl_856.aspx Low Carbon Growth Plan for Australia http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Low_Carbon_Growth_Plan_for_Australia/indexdl_853.aspx?from=RSS 19 March 2010 - Launched in Melbourne this morning, the Low Carbon Growth Plan for Australia is an economy-wide blueprint for Australia to achieve ambitious reductions in GHG emissions, while building a growing low-carbon economy.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Low_Carbon_Growth_Plan_for_Australia/indexdl_853.aspx CSIRO & Bureau of Meteorology release climate snapshot http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/CSIRO_and_Bureau_of_Meteorology_release_climate_snapshot/indexdl_851.aspx?from=RSS 16 March 2010 - More extremely hot days, fewer cold ones, wetter in the north and drier in the south: this is not a forecast for Australia's climate, but a snapshot of our climate now!... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/CSIRO_and_Bureau_of_Meteorology_release_climate_snapshot/indexdl_851.aspx Congratulations - The Body Shop http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Congratulations_-_The_Body_Shop/indexdl_848.aspx?from=RSS 16 March 2010 - Greenfleet supporter The Body Shop won a VECCI Grow Me The Money Award for Action for their Green Team Action Plans last week.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Congratulations_-_The_Body_Shop/indexdl_848.aspx Scientists confident - climate change is real and human induced http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Scientists_confident_-_climate_change_is_real_and_human_induced/indexdl_847.aspx?from=RSS 12 March 2010 - At last, scientists state the case, that they are 95% confident that climate change is real and human induced.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Scientists_confident_-_climate_change_is_real_and_human_induced/indexdl_847.aspx March e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/March_e-news_now_available/indexdl_844.aspx?from=RSS 1 March 2010 - The latest edition of e-news is now available online. Read about the curse of the car and how to overcome it - from the practical (Earth Ride Adelaide 2010) to the not-so-practical (a horse-drawn Hummer?).... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/March_e-news_now_available/indexdl_844.aspx Just 1 piece of rubbish can make a difference http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Just_1_piece_of_rubbish_can_make_a_difference/indexdl_831.aspx?from=RSS 22 February 2010 - If every person in Australia picked up just one piece of rubbish for this 20th Clean Up Australia Day, we'd pick up ten times more rubbish than last year. ... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Just_1_piece_of_rubbish_can_make_a_difference/indexdl_831.aspx Europcar campaign - 8,000 trees in 8 weeks http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Europcar_campaign_-_8000_trees_in_8_weeks/indexdl_819.aspx?from=RSS 15 February 2010 - Europcar are running a campaign to raise enough money to plant 8,000 trees in 8 weeks. With a range of low emission vehicles and a donation to Greenfleet you can reduce the impact of your rental car.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Europcar_campaign_-_8000_trees_in_8_weeks/indexdl_819.aspx Post-Copenhagen debrief http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Post-Copenhagen_debrief/indexdl_828.aspx?from=RSS 11 February 2010 - What really happened in Copenhagen and where do we go from here? Four COP15 delegates shared their first-hand experiences with Greenfleet supporters over breakfast.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Post-Copenhagen_debrief/indexdl_828.aspx Carbon accounting identifies savings opportunities http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Carbon_accounting_identifies_savings_opportunities/indexdl_817.aspx?from=RSS 2 February 2010 - A new report from the National Centre for Sustainability reveals 71% of businesses who developed an emissions inventory identified opportunitiess for cost savings.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Carbon_accounting_identifies_savings_opportunities/indexdl_817.aspx February e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/February_e-news_now_available/indexdl_814.aspx?from=RSS 1 Februrary 2010 - The latest edition of e-news is now available online. Find out how new car fuel efficiency averages in Australia compare to the rest of the world, plus read about trials of electric and solar vehicles.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/February_e-news_now_available/indexdl_814.aspx Greenfleet calls for regulatory certainty http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_calls_for_regulatory_certainty/indexdl_811.aspx?from=RSS 27 January 2010 - Greenfleet speaks to The Age about the need for an appropriate forestry offset standard once Greenhouse Friendly is dismantled in June 2010.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_calls_for_regulatory_certainty/indexdl_811.aspx The Greenhouse Indicator Annual Report (The Climate Group) http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/The_Greenhouse_Indicator_Annual_Report_The_Climate_Group/indexdl_806.aspx?from=RSS 19 January 2010 - The 2009 Economic Downturn resulted in a reduction in emissions in 2009 in the eastern states of Australia - but what happens when the economy starts firing again?... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/The_Greenhouse_Indicator_Annual_Report_The_Climate_Group/indexdl_806.aspx Top 50 sustainability books http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Top_50_sustainability_books/indexdl_805.aspx?from=RSS 14 January 2010 - Alumni from the University of Cambridge's Programme for Sustainability Leadership have voted on the top 50 sustainability books. Have you read these pivotal titles?... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Top_50_sustainability_books/indexdl_805.aspx Animated history of the Earth's climate http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Animated_history_of_the_Earths_climate/indexdl_803.aspx?from=RSS 13 January 2010 - As we wait for countries to announce emissions targets, this is a little reminder of why we need targets - because greenhouse gases alter climate. The more action we take now the better!... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Animated_history_of_the_Earths_climate/indexdl_803.aspx 2009 - second warmest year on record http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/2009_-_second_warmest_year_on_record/indexdl_798.aspx?from=RSS 6 January 2010 - The Bureau of Meterology has announced that 2009 was the second warmest on record, with temperatures 0.9 degrees C above the 1960-1990 average.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/2009_-_second_warmest_year_on_record/indexdl_798.aspx Season's Greetings http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Seasons_Greetings/indexdl_787.aspx?from=RSS 21 December 2009 - Thank you for your support in 2009 - you helped us plant more than 1.4 million native trees. We are taking a short festive season break and hope that you also enjoy a safe and happy break.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Seasons_Greetings/indexdl_787.aspx The Copenhagen Communique http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/The_Copenhagen_Communique/indexdl_775.aspx?from=RSS 14 December 2009 - Greenfleet is a signatory to this short statement that sets out the business case for a strong and effective UN climate framework. We encourage others to do the same.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/The_Copenhagen_Communique/indexdl_775.aspx Trees don't wait for politics http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Trees_dont_wait_for_politics/indexdl_769.aspx?from=RSS 9 December 2009 - Our climate and trees don't understand politics. While the CPRS is a political compromise, it is better than nothing. For now we will keep planting trees so they grow sooner, taking carbon from the atmosphere sooner.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Trees_dont_wait_for_politics/indexdl_769.aspx December e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/December_e-news_now_available/indexdl_766.aspx?from=RSS 7 December 2009 - Read about green license plates and tyre labels being introduced overseas, while at home, students seek a place in the sun and we encourage you to Walk Against Warming next weekend.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/December_e-news_now_available/indexdl_766.aspx Warming diagnosis: beyond worst case http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Warming_diagnosis_beyond_worst_case/indexdl_761.aspx?from=RSS 25 November 2009 - While Australia's politicians faff about with politics, more than 200 recent scientific studies have revealed that climate change measures are already tracking near or beyond worst-case scenarios.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Warming_diagnosis_beyond_worst_case/indexdl_761.aspx Some voluntary action to be counted in proposed CPRS changes http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Some_voluntary_action_to_be_counted_in_proposed_CPRS_changes/indexdl_759.aspx?from=RSS 24 November 2009 - Greenfleet welcomes proposed changes to the CPRS to count voluntary action from households and all GreenPower purchases, but still believes that voluntary action from non-liable organisations should also be counted.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Some_voluntary_action_to_be_counted_in_proposed_CPRS_changes/indexdl_759.aspx Offset industry waiting on change http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Offset_industry_waiting_on_change/indexdl_756.aspx?from=RSS 23 November 2009 - The Courier Mail's Graham Readfearn visits a Greenfleet planting site to investigate the on-ground benefits of growing native forests for carbon capture.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Offset_industry_waiting_on_change/indexdl_756.aspx Greenfleet News - summer edition http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_News_-_summer_edition/indexdl_752.aspx?from=RSS 23 November 2009 - The latest edition of Greenfleet News is now available online. Read about a planting project in Victoria, how the Gold Coast is preparing for climate change, the threat to the Mountain Pygmy Possum and more.... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_News_-_summer_edition/indexdl_752.aspx Up to $63 billion of residential buidlings at risk in Australia http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Up_to_63_billion_of_residential_buidlings_at_risk_in_Australia/indexdl_741.aspx?from=RSS 16 November 2009 - Australian coastal communities are threatened by inundation, 1-in-100 year extreme weather events could occur several times per year, yet we're planning for failure at Copenhagen?... 2012-03-30T10:23+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Up_to_63_billion_of_residential_buidlings_at_risk_in_Australia/indexdl_741.aspx UK envoy says 'move on' to climate change sceptics http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/UK_envoy_says_move_on_to_climate_change_sceptics/indexdl_739.aspx?from=RSS 13 November 2009 - BRITAIN'S new high commissioner in Canberra has expressed surprise that Australians are still debating whether humans cause climate change and says other nations have long since ''moved on''.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/UK_envoy_says_move_on_to_climate_change_sceptics/indexdl_739.aspx Forget the politics, keep planting trees http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Forget_the_politics_keep_planting_trees/indexdl_737.aspx?from=RSS 4 November 2009 - The Australian Parliament is currently considering the CPRS legislation, and the Senate will shortly reconsider the legislation. So what does the CPRS mean for Greenfleet?... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Forget_the_politics_keep_planting_trees/indexdl_737.aspx November e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/November_e-news_now_available/indexdl_732.aspx?from=RSS 2 November 2009 - The latest edition of Greenfleet's transport e-news is now available. Read about solar cars, upcoming events, hopes for sustainable cities and a reminder that Christmas is coming. ... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/November_e-news_now_available/indexdl_732.aspx Optimising Carbon in the Australian Landscape http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Optimising_Carbon_in_the_Australian_Landscape/indexdl_730.aspx?from=RSS 30 October 2009 - The Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists has published a report highlighting the benefits of terrestrial carbon and its essential role in helping Australia meet its international obligations, reduce the potential of dangerous... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Optimising_Carbon_in_the_Australian_Landscape/indexdl_730.aspx Five year deadline to act! http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Five_year_deadline_to_act/indexdl_708.aspx?from=RSS 20 October 2009 - New research commissioned by WWF finds that runaway climate change is almost inevitable without specific action to implement low-carbon re-industrialisation over the next five years.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Five_year_deadline_to_act/indexdl_708.aspx Ride to work tomorrow http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Ride_to_work_tomorrow/indexdl_705.aspx?from=RSS 13 October 2009 - That's right it's national Ride to Work Day tomorrow, so dust off that old bike and remember to register for a chance to win a new one!... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Ride_to_work_tomorrow/indexdl_705.aspx CPRS legislation needs to be changed http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/CPRS_legislation_needs_to_be_changed/indexdl_704.aspx?from=RSS 12 October 2009 - Greenfleet has joined with key supporters to request changes to the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme legislation to correct its treatment of biodiverse forest sinks established prior to scheme commencement.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/CPRS_legislation_needs_to_be_changed/indexdl_704.aspx October e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/October_e-news_now_available/indexdl_698.aspx?from=RSS 5 October 2009 - The latest edition of Greenfleet's technology e-news is now available. Read about electric cars and an ultracapacitor bus, biofuels and tar sands, and some lighter entertainment - green movie reviews.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/October_e-news_now_available/indexdl_698.aspx Greenfleet submission to Victorian Climate Change Green Paper http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_submission_to_Victorian_Climate_Change_Green_Paper/indexdl_697.aspx?from=RSS 2 October 2009 - Greenfleet believes there are further opportunities for Victoria to show leadership, engage the community, stimulate innovation and provide assistance to affected communities and organisations.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_submission_to_Victorian_Climate_Change_Green_Paper/indexdl_697.aspx Australia behind in carbon competitiveness http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Australia_behind_in_carbon_competitiveness/indexdl_692.aspx?from=RSS 21 September 2009 - G20 countries meeting in Pittsburgh this week have been rated on how competitive they will be in a low carbon global economy. Australia ranks worst out of all industrialised countries.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Australia_behind_in_carbon_competitiveness/indexdl_692.aspx Japan - government-elect announces more ambitious targets http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Japan_-_government-elect_announces_more_ambitious_targets/indexdl_689.aspx?from=RSS 16 September 2009 - After a landslide election victory in August, the Democratic Party of Japan have announced a new target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% from 1990 levels, by 2020.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Japan_-_government-elect_announces_more_ambitious_targets/indexdl_689.aspx Youth Decide - national youth vote on climate change http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Youth_Decide_-_national_youth_vote_on_climate_change/indexdl_683.aspx?from=RSS 14 September 2009 - More than 300 events will be held around Australia this week to mark Youth Decide, an opportunity for young Australians to send a message to the government about the world they want to inherit.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Youth_Decide_-_national_youth_vote_on_climate_change/indexdl_683.aspx September e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/September_e-news_now_available/indexdl_677.aspx?from=RSS 8 September 2009 - The latest edition of Greenfleet's technology e-news is now available. Read about motoring industry developments here and overseas, a new take on the electric bike and lots of events to get you out of the car.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/September_e-news_now_available/indexdl_677.aspx CSIRO confirms carbon capture is viable part of solution http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/CSIRO_confirms_carbon_capture_is_viable_part_of_solution/indexdl_669.aspx?from=RSS 24 August 2009 - CSIRO's Sustainable Agriculture Flagship has released a report that reveals forestry and forest-related land management options can easily deliver significant carbon sinks and should be part of a climate change solution.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/CSIRO_confirms_carbon_capture_is_viable_part_of_solution/indexdl_669.aspx 20% renewable energy by 2020 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/20_renewable_energy_by_2020/indexdl_666.aspx?from=RSS 20 August 2009 - Today the Senate approved legislation that will ensure at least 20% of Australia's stationary energy will be generated from renewable sources.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/20_renewable_energy_by_2020/indexdl_666.aspx Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme legislation voted down in Senate http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Carbon_Pollution_Reduction_Scheme_legislation_voted_down_in_Senate/indexdl_664.aspx?from=RSS 13 August 2009 - After months of speculation it has finally happened, today the Senate voted against the legislation that would implement the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. So once again we wait for action on climate change.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Carbon_Pollution_Reduction_Scheme_legislation_voted_down_in_Senate/indexdl_664.aspx August e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/August_e-news_now_available/indexdl_662.aspx?from=RSS 3 August 2009 - The latest edition of Greenfleet's e-news is now available. Find out about a zero-emissions housing estate near Geelong in Victoria, an electric car network to be set up in Canberra, and more.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/August_e-news_now_available/indexdl_662.aspx Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses win Gold Banksia Award http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Ferguson_Plarre_Bakehouses_win_Gold_Banksia_Award/indexdl_652.aspx?from=RSS 27 July 2009 - Greenfleet would like to congratulate Ferguson Plarre Bakehouses on winning the prestigious Gold Banksia Award on Friday night, for reducing and offsetting greenhouse gas emissions in their 108 year old business.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Ferguson_Plarre_Bakehouses_win_Gold_Banksia_Award/indexdl_652.aspx What does a 1 metre sea level rise mean to you? http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/What_does_a_1_metre_sea_level_rise_mean_to_you/indexdl_646.aspx?from=RSS 13 July 2009 - If a 1 metre rise in sea level doesn't sound like much, consider this: 60 million people live within 1 metre of mean sea level, a number expected to rise to 130 million by 2100.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/What_does_a_1_metre_sea_level_rise_mean_to_you/indexdl_646.aspx July e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/July_e-news_now_available/indexdl_644.aspx?from=RSS 6 July 2009 - The latest edition of Greenfleet's e-news is now available. Read about car-free towns in Germany, electric rental cars and much more.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/July_e-news_now_available/indexdl_644.aspx Does using e10 reduce greenhouse gas emissions? http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Does_using_e10_reduce_greenhouse_gas_emissions/indexdl_641.aspx?from=RSS 26 June 2009 - This is a question that more people are asking Greenfleet, so we thought we'd explain how it works.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Does_using_e10_reduce_greenhouse_gas_emissions/indexdl_641.aspx End of Financial Year - Choose Greenfleet for your tax deductible donations http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/End_of_Financial_Year_-_Choose_Greenfleet_for_your_tax_deductible_donations/indexdl_636.aspx?from=RSS 12 June 2009 - Remember that Greenfleet offsets are income tax deductible for individuals, so please do something good for the environment with your charity donations this June.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/End_of_Financial_Year_-_Choose_Greenfleet_for_your_tax_deductible_donations/indexdl_636.aspx Commuter cycling celebrates first birthday in Brisbane http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Commuter_cycling_celebrates_first_birthday_in_Brisbane/indexdl_634.aspx?from=RSS 10 June 2009 - As you know we attended Greenfest in Brisbane last weekend. The most impressive 'green' initiative we saw there was the King George Square Cycle Centre, which is celebrating its first birthday today.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Commuter_cycling_celebrates_first_birthday_in_Brisbane/indexdl_634.aspx What are you doing on World Environment Day? http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/What_are_you_doing_on_World_Environment_Day/indexdl_632.aspx?from=RSS 4 June 2009 - Greenfleet will be helping to celebrate World Environment Day (5 June) at Greenfest in Brisbane. Come to Brisbane's City Botanic Gardens on Friday, Saturday or Sunday to help celebrate the environment that supports us.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/What_are_you_doing_on_World_Environment_Day/indexdl_632.aspx June e-news now available http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/June_e-news_now_available/indexdl_629.aspx?from=RSS 1 June 2009 - The latest edition of Greenfleet's e-news is now available. And remember, Greenfleet offsets are income tax deductible so get in now to plant trees with your taxes.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/June_e-news_now_available/indexdl_629.aspx Time and money impede greening at home http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Time_and_money_impede_greening_at_home/indexdl_623.aspx?from=RSS 28 May 2009 - Time, money and ignorance are the major barriers to Australians doing more at home to reduce their environmental impact, new research shows.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Time_and_money_impede_greening_at_home/indexdl_623.aspx Fringe Benefits Tax and greener transport http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Fringe_Benefits_Tax_and_greener_transport/indexdl_603.aspx?from=RSS 15 May 2009 - FBT rules are hindering the adoption of greener transport practices within Australian businesses. Here is some insight from Committee of Melbourne members Nerida Hayse (KPMG) and David Meiklejohn (UrbanTrans).... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Fringe_Benefits_Tax_and_greener_transport/indexdl_603.aspx Get on your bike - or someone else's! http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Get_on_your_bike_-_or_someone_elses/indexdl_597.aspx?from=RSS 5 May 2009 - Darwin City Council offers a bicycle fleet for staff use. Melbourne is running a three week trial for a public bicycle sharing scheme. Monash University is offering recycled bikes for use by Halls of Residence students.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Get_on_your_bike_-_or_someone_elses/indexdl_597.aspx Energy-efficient concept car competition (Victoria) http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Energy-efficient_concept_car_competition_Victoria/indexdl_609.aspx?from=RSS Greenfleet and the Science Teachers' Association of Victoria are running this student competition for the fourth time in 2009. Open to students in years 8 - 10, this competition investigates real-life applications of science.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Energy-efficient_concept_car_competition_Victoria/indexdl_609.aspx Bakers, plumbers and more via for Premier's Sustainability Awards (Vic) http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Bakers_plumbers_and_more_via_for_Premiers_Sustainability_Awards_Vic/indexdl_592.aspx?from=RSS 31 March 2009 - Greenfleet congratulates finalists of Premier's Sustainability Awards, including offset supporters Fergusson Plarre Bakehouse and the GPT Group, and our friends at mecu and the Alto Hotel on Bourke.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Bakers_plumbers_and_more_via_for_Premiers_Sustainability_Awards_Vic/indexdl_592.aspx Future Sparks exceed expectations http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Future_Sparks_exceed_expectations/indexdl_590.aspx?from=RSS 30 March 2009 - Teams cycling in the Future Spark Challenge generated more energy than was required to power Melbourne's Earth Hour Concert on Saturday night. Greenfleet helped out by generating 463 Wh of energy. ... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Future_Sparks_exceed_expectations/indexdl_590.aspx Submission to Senate Standing Committee on Economics http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Submission_to_Senate_Standing_Committee_on_Economics/indexdl_594.aspx?from=RSS 25 March 2009 - Greenfleet continues to provide input into the development of the Federal Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. This latest submission is for the Senate Standing Committee on Economics Inquiry.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Submission_to_Senate_Standing_Committee_on_Economics/indexdl_594.aspx St Kilda Cycles sponsor prizes for community events and supporter survey http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/St_Kilda_Cycles_sponsor_prizes_for_community_events_and_supporter_survey/indexdl_573.aspx?from=RSS 16 March 2009 - Greenfleet would like to thank Vince from St Kilda Cycles for his kind donation of two bicycles to give away to supporters this year.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/St_Kilda_Cycles_sponsor_prizes_for_community_events_and_supporter_survey/indexdl_573.aspx Greenfleet to cycle for Earth Hour http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_to_cycle_for_Earth_Hour/indexdl_567.aspx?from=RSS 2 March 2009 - Greenfleet is pleased to be a sponsor of, and cycling in, the Future Spark Challenge to power the Melbourne Earth Hour concert on 28 March.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_to_cycle_for_Earth_Hour/indexdl_567.aspx Greenfleet response to National Carbon Offset Standard Discussion Paper http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_response_to_National_Carbon_Offset_Standard_Discussion_Paper/indexdl_565.aspx?from=RSS 27 February 2009 - While the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme is at the hub of the government's climate change strategy, there is merit in the operation of a credible and complementary voluntary market.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_response_to_National_Carbon_Offset_Standard_Discussion_Paper/indexdl_565.aspx Update - south-east Australian bushfires http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Update_-_south-east_Australian_bushfires/indexdl_560.aspx?from=RSS 24 February 2009 - Greenfleet has completed an initial assessment of the impacts of the bushfires on our forests. To date, less than 1% (or about 50 hectares) of all Greenfleet forests have been impacted.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Update_-_south-east_Australian_bushfires/indexdl_560.aspx South-east Australian bushfires http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/South-east_Australian_bushfires/indexdl_509.aspx?from=RSS 9 February 2009 - Greenfleet will assess the impact of these fires on our forests over the coming weeks, with a view to replant if necessary or monitor recovery in areas where the impact was less severe.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/South-east_Australian_bushfires/indexdl_509.aspx Signs of alarm among fauna at bottom of the sea http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Signs_of_alarm_among_fauna_at_bottom_of_the_sea/indexdl_313.aspx?from=RSS 19 January 2009 (The Age) - CSIRO scientists discover 274 new species living in the depths of the Southern Ocean, but climate change concerns have been raised about damage to deep water coral reefs.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Signs_of_alarm_among_fauna_at_bottom_of_the_sea/indexdl_313.aspx Greenfleet congratulates Corporate Express: Sustainable Company of the Year http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_congratulates_Corporate_Express_Sustainable_Company_of_the_Year/indexdl_217.aspx?from=RSS 8 December 2008 - Supply chain management, human capital and community programs, recycling, vehicle offsets and green building intiatives are just part of the sustainability program at Corporate Express.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_congratulates_Corporate_Express_Sustainable_Company_of_the_Year/indexdl_217.aspx Greenfleet joins the call for ongoing voluntary action alongside CPRS targets http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_joins_the_call_for_ongoing_voluntary_action_alongside_CPRS_targets/indexdl_136.aspx?from=RSS 29 October 2008 - Greenfleet and 18 co-signatories submitted a communique to the Federal Government calling for action to be taken to ensure voluntary carbon reduction activities are supported alongside the mandatory CPRS.... 2012-03-30T10:21+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_joins_the_call_for_ongoing_voluntary_action_alongside_CPRS_targets/indexdl_136.aspx Pay as you drive insurance - a Real winner! http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Pay_as_you_drive_insurance_-_a_Real_winner/indexdl_138.aspx?from=RSS 22 October 2008 - Pay As You Drive insurance, from Greenfleet supporter Real Insurance, has won The Best General Insurance Product category at the Australian Banking and Finance Magazine Telstra Insurance awards.... 2012-03-30T10:21+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Pay_as_you_drive_insurance_-_a_Real_winner/indexdl_138.aspx Carbon Offset Watch http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Carbon_Offset_Watch/indexdl_174.aspx?from=RSS 17 September 2008 - Greenfleet, along with almost 30 other organisations, did not participate in the survey which was used to rate carbon offset providers as we don't believe it represented an unbiased view of the offset market.... 2012-03-30T10:21+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Carbon_Offset_Watch/indexdl_174.aspx Greenfleet CPRS Green Paper Response http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_CPRS_Green_Paper_Response/indexdl_198.aspx?from=RSS 10 September 2008 - This is Greenfleet's submission to the Federal Government following the release of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Green Paper.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_CPRS_Green_Paper_Response/indexdl_198.aspx Scouts Australia and Greenfleet plant 1 million trees together http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Scouts_Australia_and_Greenfleet_plant_1_million_trees_together/indexdl_199.aspx?from=RSS 18 August 2008 - In 2001 Greenfleet and Scouts Australia joined forces to help revegetate the Murray Darling Basin and capture carbon in biodiverse native forests. On the weekend, Scouts and Greenfleet planted their one millionth treetogether, at a ... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Scouts_Australia_and_Greenfleet_plant_1_million_trees_together/indexdl_199.aspx ANU study confirms native forest role in combating Climate Change http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/ANU_study_confirms_native_forest_role_in_combating_Climate_Change/indexdl_200.aspx?from=RSS 7 August 2008 - The Australian National University's Green Carbon research released this week revealed that Australia's native eucalypt forests store, on average, around three times more carbon than previously estimated.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/ANU_study_confirms_native_forest_role_in_combating_Climate_Change/indexdl_200.aspx QFleet plants 500,000th tree http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/QFleet_plants_500000th_tree/indexdl_202.aspx?from=RSS 19 June 2008 - QFleet's involvement in the national Greenfleet program has reached a milestone with Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten today planting the partnership's 500,000th tree near Ipswich.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/QFleet_plants_500000th_tree/indexdl_202.aspx Greenfleet supporters make Banksia Award finals http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_supporters_make_Banksia_Award_finals/indexdl_201.aspx?from=RSS 5 June 2008 - Greenfleet would like to congratulate six of our supporters who have been selected as finalists in the 2008 Banksia Environmental Awards.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_supporters_make_Banksia_Award_finals/indexdl_201.aspx Scouts plant 5,000 trees at Jack Smith Lake http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Scouts_plant_5000_trees_at_Jack_Smith_Lake/indexdl_203.aspx?from=RSS 29 May 2008 - Scouts from across Victoria planted more than 5,000 trees last weekend at Jack Smith Lake State Game Reserve.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Scouts_plant_5000_trees_at_Jack_Smith_Lake/indexdl_203.aspx Cutting through the confusion about diesel cars http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Cutting_through_the_confusion_about_diesel_cars/indexdl_204.aspx?from=RSS 27 May 2008 - Diesel car sales are on the way up, but we still lag well behind Europe. Greenfleet CEO, Sara Gipton, suggests two main reasons - current FBT rules and consumer confusion about relative benefits of diesel and petrol.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Cutting_through_the_confusion_about_diesel_cars/indexdl_204.aspx Greenfleet delighted to be a finalist in 2008 World Environment Day Awards http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_delighted_to_be_a_finalist_in_2008_World_Environment_Day_Awards/indexdl_207.aspx?from=RSS 20 May 2008 - Greenfleet joins two other organisations as finalists in the 'Sustainability Victoria - Meeting the Greenhouse Challenge' category. This is a reflection of the tremendous efforts of the not for profit's supporters.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_delighted_to_be_a_finalist_in_2008_World_Environment_Day_Awards/indexdl_207.aspx World Environment Day Awards - 2008 Finalists announced http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/World_Environment_Day_Awards_-_2008_Finalists_announced/indexdl_205.aspx?from=RSS 20 May 2008 - Greenfleet is among the finalists announced in the 2008 World Environment Day Awards, find out who else has been recognised in the awards run by the United Nations Association of Australia.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/World_Environment_Day_Awards_-_2008_Finalists_announced/indexdl_205.aspx Greenfleet Pricing Announcement http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_Pricing_Announcement/indexdl_206.aspx?from=RSS For the first time in four years Greenfleet has increased the price of its carbon offsets; effective 1 May 2008. The price of raw materials (seeds and saplings), fuel and labour have all increased considerably over the last four years...... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_Pricing_Announcement/indexdl_206.aspx Greenfleet submission to Garnaut Review http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_submission_to_Garnaut_Review/indexdl_209.aspx?from=RSS 18 April 2008 - Greenfleet welcomes the opportunity to respond to the interim Garnaut Report as we believe that the emissions trading scheme design can set important precedents for broader globalarrangements.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_submission_to_Garnaut_Review/indexdl_209.aspx Fishprint recognised as finalist in Sustainability Awards http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Fishprint_recognised_as_finalist_in_Sustainability_Awards/indexdl_210.aspx?from=RSS 11 April 2008 - Greenfleet supporter and newsletter sponsor, Fishprint has been recognised for leading the way in waterless printing and sustainable approach to business operations.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Fishprint_recognised_as_finalist_in_Sustainability_Awards/indexdl_210.aspx Native tree planting certified to cut carbon http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Native_tree_planting_certified_to_cut_carbon/indexdl_211.aspx?from=RSS 11 March 2008 - Minister for Climate Change and Water, Penny Wong, today congratulated forestry organisation, Greenfleet, for becoming the first not-for-profit 'offset provider' to be approved by the Australian Government.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Native_tree_planting_certified_to_cut_carbon/indexdl_211.aspx Greenfleet drives a first for not-for-profit approval http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_drives_a_first_for_not-for-profit_approval/indexdl_212.aspx?from=RSS 11 March 2008 - Greenfleet is Australia's first not-for-profit forestry organisation to gain approval under the Federal Government's Greenhouse Friendly initiative.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_drives_a_first_for_not-for-profit_approval/indexdl_212.aspx Greenfleet congratulates Peugeot 308HDi drivers over new emission records http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_congratulates_Peugeot_308HDi_drivers_over_new_emission_records/indexdl_213.aspx?from=RSS 28 February 2008 - Peugeot should be applauded for its latest super fuel-efficient Peugeot 308 HDi following its record-breaking low-carbon emission 14,580km drive around Australia, said Greenfleet.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Greenfleet_congratulates_Peugeot_308HDi_drivers_over_new_emission_records/indexdl_213.aspx Garnaut Review releases interim report http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Garnaut_Review_releases_interim_report/indexdl_214.aspx?from=RSS 21 February 2008 - Releasing his Interim Report in Adelaide today, Professor Garnaut said that Australia should promote strong global action on climate change and be prepared to match the commitments of other developed nations.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Garnaut_Review_releases_interim_report/indexdl_214.aspx An Australian Cost Curve for Greenhouse Gas Reduction http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/An_Australian_Cost_Curve_for_Greenhouse_Gas_Reduction/indexdl_215.aspx?from=RSS 15 February 2008 - This report was prepared by McKinsey & Co., offering an Australian perspective on the costs and potential of different options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/An_Australian_Cost_Curve_for_Greenhouse_Gas_Reduction/indexdl_215.aspx Media release archive - 2007 and earlier http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Media_release_archive_-_2007_and_earlier/indexdl_216.aspx?from=RSS This page provides links to selected media releases from Greenfleet and relevant third-parties prior to 2008.... 2012-03-30T10:22+10:00 http://www.greenfleet.com.au/News/Media_release_archive_-_2007_and_earlier/indexdl_216.aspx