It’s time to fight the coal lobby’s corrosive influence on our democracy Mark Ogge, The Australia Institute The “quiet Australians” are standing up to big coal and a state government that is failing to take action on the climate emergency.
On how to win: ask these three women The Fifth Estate If you want to know how to lead a strong campaign on climate and sustainability ask the three women who fronted the C40 Women4Climate panel at a Sydney Town Hall dinner the other night, in a room full of women either already making a huge impact or well on the way. 2
Emergency, emergency. What are we waiting for? There are way too many similarities between Califoria and Australia when it comes to fire risk. In the US, more than 12.7 million homes were built in the high-risk wild lands-urban interface in the 20 years to 2010 . In 2011, Australia had 3.3 million people in similar outer metropolitan fringe areas – by 2021, that will rise to about 4.5 million people Emergency, emergency. What are we waiting for? Willow Aliento There are way too many similarities between Califoria and Australia when it comes to fire risk. In the US, more than 12.7 million homes were built in the high-risk wild lands-urban interface in the 20 years to 2010 . In 2011, Australia had 3.3 million people in similar outer metropolitan fringe areas – by 2021, that will rise to about 4.5 million people
SA’s entire energy supply, Atlassian’s accelerator program, BoM seeking solar TENDERS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes will be mentoring a new cohort of cleantech startups recruited as part of the Startmate Climate Cohort. SA’s entire energy supply, Atlassian’s accelerator program, BoM seeking solar Willow Aliento TENDERS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes will be mentoring a new cohort of cleantech startups recruited as part of the Startmate Climate Cohort.
Nine in 10 Australians want climate action now In another wake up call for policy makers, the Governance Institute of Australia has found that nine out of 10 Australians want to see federal government action on climate change. Nine in 10 Australians want climate action now Willow Aliento In another wake up call for policy makers, the Governance Institute of Australia has found that nine out of 10 Australians want to see federal government action on climate change.
UK parties campaign to decarbonise buildings – even the builders In the midst of a general election, and following declarations of a climate emergency by many parts of the country including by the UK Parliament, UK political parties are competing on building efficiency. UK parties campaign to decarbonise buildings – even the builders David Thorpe In the midst of a general election, and following declarations of a climate emergency by many parts of the country including by the UK Parliament, UK political parties are competing on building efficiency.
Squeezing energy savings out of airconditioning systems with machine learning Most people know that airconditioning chews up a lot of energy but they might be surprised to know that efforts to optimise Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are stuck in the dark ages. Squeezing energy savings out of airconditioning systems with machine learning Poppy Johnston Most people know that airconditioning chews up a lot of energy but they might be surprised to know that efforts to optimise Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are stuck in the dark ages.
The triple bottom-line benefits of adaptive re-use of heritage buildings Dr Kimberley Wilson – Reloved Buildings, TFE Special Report When heritage buildings are no longer able to be used for their original purpose, they may be carefully converted to suit modern requirements and used in another way.
Emergency, emergency. What are we waiting for? Willow Aliento There are way too many similarities between Califoria and Australia when it comes to fire risk. In the US, more than 12.7 million homes were built in the high-risk wild lands-urban interface in the 20 years to 2010 . In 2011, Australia had 3.3 million people in similar outer metropolitan fringe areas – by 2021, that will rise to about 4.5 million people
SA’s entire energy supply, Atlassian’s accelerator program, BoM seeking solar Willow Aliento TENDERS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes will be mentoring a new cohort of cleantech startups recruited as part of the Startmate Climate Cohort.
Nine in 10 Australians want climate action now Willow Aliento In another wake up call for policy makers, the Governance Institute of Australia has found that nine out of 10 Australians want to see federal government action on climate change.
UK parties campaign to decarbonise buildings – even the builders David Thorpe In the midst of a general election, and following declarations of a climate emergency by many parts of the country including by the UK Parliament, UK political parties are competing on building efficiency.
Squeezing energy savings out of airconditioning systems with machine learning Poppy Johnston Most people know that airconditioning chews up a lot of energy but they might be surprised to know that efforts to optimise Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are stuck in the dark ages.
Virtual reality offers cost-effective vision for better building design Georgia Roach The VR technology means clients can make rapid updates to plans or trial a variety of plans in quick succession, leading to better building outcomes without incurring the costs usually associated with these sorts of updates.
It’s time to fight the coal lobby’s corrosive influence on our democracy Mark Ogge, The Australia Institute The “quiet Australians” are standing up to big coal and a state government that is failing to take action on the climate emergency.
Drought and climate change were the kindling, and now the east coast is ablaze Ross Bradstock, University of Wollongong and Rachael Helene Nolan, Western Sydney University Last week saw an unprecedented outbreak of large, intense fires stretching from the mid-north coast of New South Wales into central Queensland.
Long life, loose fit, low impact: Playing the long game on sustainable buildings Tone Wheeler – Reloved Buildings, TFE Special Report All buildings, no matter how well-intentioned and well-built, degrade over time, increasingly so with climate change.
5 examples of adaptive reuse, from Sydney to Shanghai Damian Clarke – Reloved Buildings, TFE Special Report We aren’t used to seeing Shanghai and adaptive reuse in the same sentence but increasingly the city’s designers are seeking texture and richness to counter the everything-is-new gloss of the city.
The hidden value of old buildings Willow Aliento – Reloved Buildings, TFE Special Report Demolition and re-building from scratch is neither realistic nor sustainable, while re-use can help combat climate change.
On how to win: ask these three women The Fifth Estate If you want to know how to lead a strong campaign on climate and sustainability ask the three women who fronted the C40 Women4Climate panel at a Sydney Town Hall dinner the other night, in a room full of women either already making a huge impact or well on the way. 2
The two ‘morrows of Tomorrowland Ben Peacock, Republic of Everyone I don’t know about you, but after working in sustainability for 12 years, I have never been more hopeful nor more terrified of what the future could bring.
The suburb I live in has houses over 100 years old. It was not designed along American lines. It would probably be fair to say it was not designed in …Jonno on How to cure our obsession with car parking, one spot at a time
Love the sentiment but it all has no real understanding of the sustainable balance of economics and social issues that go hand in hand with the critic…jake on Michael Mobbs won’t pay his council rates for waste
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Yes the declaration of a climate emergency is tokanism if it is not backed up by a series of responsive and immediate actions.Bryce Bunny on Michael Mobbs won’t pay his council rates for waste
TGL News: A new name for a new decade 202020 Vision rebrands for a new decade, thinkstep offers a guidance for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals in your business, and clothing brand icebreaker puts a small request to customers to save our oceans.
It’s time to fight the coal lobby’s corrosive influence on our democracy Mark Ogge, The Australia Institute
City of Sydney: Waste Services Designer Advertisement he Waste Services Designer will create and implement efficient, effective and fit for purpose waste and recycling services by designing the end-to-end service experience.
Jobs news: Sustainability Victoria, Wyndham Council, Green Distillation Technologies The Fifth Estate Claire Ferres Miles has been appointed the new chief executive officer of Sustainability Victoria. Ms Ferres Miles will lead Victoria’s climate and energy programs, as well as efforts to boost…
Plangrid: APAC Field Marketing Manager Advertisement PlanGrid is looking for a top-performing Field Marketing Manager located in Australia.
Jobs news: ISCA; Arcadis; AEMO The Fifth Estate Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia has appointed Toby Gray as head of sustainability leadership. Mr Gray has over 20 years of experience across finance, infrastructure and building, extractives, NGOs and…
Fewer jobs going in built environment, mixed mood overall Poppy Johnston MARKET PULSE: Employment opportunities are dropping off across the built environment industries.
NABERS: Climate Change and Sustainability Advertisement NABERS is looking for a Senior Project Officer to deliver a policy and partnerships strategy for the program, as part of its market development activities.
City of Sydney: Outreach Officer Advertisement The Outreach Officer will deliver innovative outreach education events, programs and activities that will encourage recycling, avoidance and waste minimisation behaviours and promote the City’s waste and recycling services, programs and projects in line with the City’s strategic waste objectives by directly engaging with the community.
It’s time to fight the coal lobby’s corrosive influence on our democracy Mark Ogge, The Australia Institute The “quiet Australians” are standing up to big coal and a state government that is failing to take action on the climate emergency.
Is your building ready to take the summer heat? Here’s your guide Poppy Johnston SPECIAL REPORT: With summer just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about what the warmer weather means for our buildings. 1
CEFC gets $1 billion for grid stability… gas included? The Morrison government has sunk an extra $1 billion into a new fund for “grid reliability” to be managed by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) but an energy expert has warned that the necessary legislative updates will allow the green bank to finance gas projects.
Energy storage trends, from micro to macro OXYGEN FILES: Powering the energy grid without coal isn’t going to happen without storage and other technologies to ensure reliable supplies at any time and in any weather. While policy… 2
All Energy – Energy leaders moving with the tide – bad luck about government The big glittery All Energy event in Melbourne this week was all abuzz with how irrelevant the federal government really is.
City of Newcastle blows off fossil fuels, signs 10 year PPA for wind power The City of Newcastle has signed a 10 year renewable energy power purchase agreement with energy retailer Flow Power and announced it will move to 100 per cent renewable energy in 2020.
CSIRO seeking massive PPA provider CSIRO is accelerating towards a zero carbon economy, announcing it’s move towards 100 per cent renewable energy for all its sites across NSW, Victoria and the ACT. 1
SA’s entire energy supply, Atlassian’s accelerator program, BoM seeking solar Willow Aliento TENDERS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes will be mentoring a new cohort of cleantech startups recruited as part of the Startmate Climate Cohort.
Squeezing energy savings out of airconditioning systems with machine learning Poppy Johnston Most people know that airconditioning chews up a lot of energy but they might be surprised to know that efforts to optimise Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are stuck in the dark ages.
AMP Capital flags net zero amid strong drivers AMP Capital has become the latest premium property company to commit to a low-carbon future, with its newly released sustainability strategy committing to net zero carbon by 2030 for Scope…
Social housing tender; solar at John Hopkins; Newcastle site on offer TENDERS AND OTHER BUSINESS: Here’s the latest business opportunities with a sustainability flavour on offer. The Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services is currently accepting Expressions of Interest…
Tech ventures heading to market BUSINESS BRIEFS: Cannabis jobs at Lismore, Place Design Group expands, and biological farming company Terragen Biotech prepares to list on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Battery maker sonnen set to take on APAC region with fast-growing battery manufacturing facility in South Australia The burgeoning market for home batteries in the Asia Pacific and the South Australian government subsidies through the home battery scheme have spurred investment in the sector by companies such as sonnen.
Sustainable Australia Fund launches next generation environmental upgrade loans Loans for environmental upgrades have come a long way in the past 10 years. Owners can now enjoy one of three tailored products, including the Capital Fund, which becomes part of a developer’s capital stack, reduces cost and provides a greater return on equity.
Emergency, emergency. What are we waiting for? Willow Aliento There are way too many similarities between Califoria and Australia when it comes to fire risk. In the US, more than 12.7 million homes were built in the high-risk wild lands-urban interface in the 20 years to 2010 . In 2011, Australia had 3.3 million people in similar outer metropolitan fringe areas – by 2021, that will rise to about 4.5 million people
Drought and climate change were the kindling, and now the east coast is ablaze Ross Bradstock, University of Wollongong and Rachael Helene Nolan, Western Sydney University Last week saw an unprecedented outbreak of large, intense fires stretching from the mid-north coast of New South Wales into central Queensland.
On how to win: ask these three women If you want to know how to lead a strong campaign on climate and sustainability ask the three women who fronted the C40 Women4Climate panel at a Sydney Town Hall dinner the other night, in a room full of women either already making a huge impact or well on the way. 2
The two ‘morrows of Tomorrowland I don’t know about you, but after working in sustainability for 12 years, I have never been more hopeful nor more terrified of what the future could bring.
Tomorrowland19: The power of planning to future proof Parramatta for heat and water shortages PLANNING FOR HIGHER TARGETS: All eyes are on Sydney’s west as a site of huge growth but is all this new development equipped to cope with the impacts of climate…
Tim Williams: Before we spend on infrastructure ask the right questions Governments are finally recognising that infrastructure projects must deliver on their promises and play a positive role in the way we shape our cities.
If it’s not a climate crisis, then what kind of crisis is it? A few weeks ago, I had to drive to Brisbane and, unexpectedly, drive back to Sydney just a few days later. It’s a journey I’ve been doing once or twice a year for 19 years. Over that time, I have seen dry periods and bushfires but this trip was different. 2
The triple bottom-line benefits of adaptive re-use of heritage buildings Dr Kimberley Wilson – Reloved Buildings, TFE Special Report When heritage buildings are no longer able to be used for their original purpose, they may be carefully converted to suit modern requirements and used in another way.
UK parties campaign to decarbonise buildings – even the builders David Thorpe In the midst of a general election, and following declarations of a climate emergency by many parts of the country including by the UK Parliament, UK political parties are competing on building efficiency.
Virtual reality offers cost-effective vision for better building design The VR technology means clients can make rapid updates to plans or trial a variety of plans in quick succession, leading to better building outcomes without incurring the costs usually associated with these sorts of updates.
Long life, loose fit, low impact: Playing the long game on sustainable buildings All buildings, no matter how well-intentioned and well-built, degrade over time, increasingly so with climate change.
5 examples of adaptive reuse, from Sydney to Shanghai We aren’t used to seeing Shanghai and adaptive reuse in the same sentence but increasingly the city’s designers are seeking texture and richness to counter the everything-is-new gloss of the city.
The hidden value of old buildings Demolition and re-building from scratch is neither realistic nor sustainable, while re-use can help combat climate change.
The race to clean up PFAS generates solutions and more fears of everyday contamination The attention on PFAS chemicals, including a massive class action being prepared against Defence, is spurring research to clean up the problem, including from Arcadis, AECOM and a range of universities. One solution could be hemp.
It’s time to fight the coal lobby’s corrosive influence on our democracy Mark Ogge, The Australia Institute The “quiet Australians” are standing up to big coal and a state government that is failing to take action on the climate emergency.
On how to win: ask these three women The Fifth Estate If you want to know how to lead a strong campaign on climate and sustainability ask the three women who fronted the C40 Women4Climate panel at a Sydney Town Hall dinner the other night, in a room full of women either already making a huge impact or well on the way. 2
The two ‘morrows of Tomorrowland I don’t know about you, but after working in sustainability for 12 years, I have never been more hopeful nor more terrified of what the future could bring.
Responsibility for plastic pollution starts at the top If the corporate world wants to play a meaningful role in solving our plastic pollution crisis it should stop blaming consumers and start accepting responsibility for its packaging. 2
New NSW building legislation: here’s the start of a new deal There’s a great deal of anguish still to play out with people forced out of their homes but a new bill just presented to the NSW government looks like a good first step 4
Tim Williams: Before we spend on infrastructure ask the right questions Governments are finally recognising that infrastructure projects must deliver on their promises and play a positive role in the way we shape our cities.
New energy performance book should be mandatory reading for architects and policy-makers Architects love to design buildings but how many are taking responsibility for energy performance? A new book published in the UK goes head to head with the facts.
Tomorrowland19 I, human: the highlights Poppy Johnston The panel of Indigenous knowledge experts set the scene and energy level for the day. Dr Virginia Marshall from Australian National University confirmed what The Fifth Estate has suspected for a while – that there’s booming interest in Indigenous knowledge.
Tomorrowland19 – I, human: sneak peek (and free tickets to win!) Tina Perinotto Did you ever wonder why we rely on most of our progress in buildings and cities to be voluntary?
New energy performance book should be mandatory reading for architects and policy-makers Dr Roderic Bunn Architects love to design buildings but how many are taking responsibility for energy performance? A new book published in the UK goes head to head with the facts.
Bren Smith: Eat Like a Fish Willow Aliento – book review Many like to call themselves disruptors but Eat Like A Fish author Bren Smith is absolutely not the standard corporate disruptor-type who presents well in a suit.
2040: A Handbook for the Regeneration It can be hard to feel hopeful about the future of life on earth some days, particularly in the current political climate in most English-speaking nations.
A pathway to One Planet cities Our UK based correspondent David Thorpe has written what’s quickly gaining acclaim as a stunning book that offers a holistic solution to the sustainability crisis on our hands… not that we’re biased of course. Here’s our resident book reviewer Willow Aliento’s take.
Problems and Where to Find them by James Murray-Parkes Some books defy easy description or the usual glib reviewer phrases, and Problems and Where to Find them is just such a book. 3
The sustainable summer reading list Here’s our list of (mostly) relaxing yet educational books to pack into your suitcase this Christmas break. Happy reading.
Tomorrowland 2018 – the ebook The Fifth Estate is immensely proud to bring you our latest ebook, Tomorrowland: the urban agenda, based on our Tomorrowland 2018 signature event. 4
The triple bottom-line benefits of adaptive re-use of heritage buildings Dr Kimberley Wilson – Reloved Buildings, TFE Special Report When heritage buildings are no longer able to be used for their original purpose, they may be carefully converted to suit modern requirements and used in another way.
Emergency, emergency. What are we waiting for? Willow Aliento There are way too many similarities between Califoria and Australia when it comes to fire risk. In the US, more than 12.7 million homes were built in the high-risk wild lands-urban interface in the 20 years to 2010 . In 2011, Australia had 3.3 million people in similar outer metropolitan fringe areas – by 2021, that will rise to about 4.5 million people
SA’s entire energy supply, Atlassian’s accelerator program, BoM seeking solar Willow Aliento TENDERS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes will be mentoring a new cohort of cleantech startups recruited as part of the Startmate Climate Cohort.
Nine in 10 Australians want climate action now Willow Aliento In another wake up call for policy makers, the Governance Institute of Australia has found that nine out of 10 Australians want to see federal government action on climate change.
UK parties campaign to decarbonise buildings – even the builders David Thorpe In the midst of a general election, and following declarations of a climate emergency by many parts of the country including by the UK Parliament, UK political parties are competing on building efficiency.
Squeezing energy savings out of airconditioning systems with machine learning Poppy Johnston Most people know that airconditioning chews up a lot of energy but they might be surprised to know that efforts to optimise Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are stuck in the dark ages.
Virtual reality offers cost-effective vision for better building design Georgia Roach The VR technology means clients can make rapid updates to plans or trial a variety of plans in quick succession, leading to better building outcomes without incurring the costs usually associated with these sorts of updates.
It’s time to fight the coal lobby’s corrosive influence on our democracy Mark Ogge, The Australia Institute The “quiet Australians” are standing up to big coal and a state government that is failing to take action on the climate emergency.
Drought and climate change were the kindling, and now the east coast is ablaze Ross Bradstock, University of Wollongong and Rachael Helene Nolan, Western Sydney University Last week saw an unprecedented outbreak of large, intense fires stretching from the mid-north coast of New South Wales into central Queensland.
Long life, loose fit, low impact: Playing the long game on sustainable buildings Tone Wheeler – Reloved Buildings, TFE Special Report All buildings, no matter how well-intentioned and well-built, degrade over time, increasingly so with climate change.
5 examples of adaptive reuse, from Sydney to Shanghai Damian Clarke – Reloved Buildings, TFE Special Report We aren’t used to seeing Shanghai and adaptive reuse in the same sentence but increasingly the city’s designers are seeking texture and richness to counter the everything-is-new gloss of the city.
The hidden value of old buildings Willow Aliento – Reloved Buildings, TFE Special Report Demolition and re-building from scratch is neither realistic nor sustainable, while re-use can help combat climate change.
City of Sydney: Waste Services Designer Advertisement he Waste Services Designer will create and implement efficient, effective and fit for purpose waste and recycling services by designing the end-to-end service experience.
Jobs news: Sustainability Victoria, Wyndham Council, Green Distillation Technologies The Fifth Estate Claire Ferres Miles has been appointed the new chief executive officer of Sustainability Victoria. Ms Ferres Miles will lead Victoria’s climate and energy programs, as well as efforts to boost…
Plangrid: APAC Field Marketing Manager Advertisement PlanGrid is looking for a top-performing Field Marketing Manager located in Australia.
Jobs news: ISCA; Arcadis; AEMO The Fifth Estate Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia has appointed Toby Gray as head of sustainability leadership. Mr Gray has over 20 years of experience across finance, infrastructure and building, extractives, NGOs and…
Fewer jobs going in built environment, mixed mood overall Poppy Johnston MARKET PULSE: Employment opportunities are dropping off across the built environment industries.
NABERS: Climate Change and Sustainability Advertisement NABERS is looking for a Senior Project Officer to deliver a policy and partnerships strategy for the program, as part of its market development activities.
City of Sydney: Outreach Officer Advertisement The Outreach Officer will deliver innovative outreach education events, programs and activities that will encourage recycling, avoidance and waste minimisation behaviours and promote the City’s waste and recycling services, programs and projects in line with the City’s strategic waste objectives by directly engaging with the community.
TGL News: A new name for a new decade 202020 Vision rebrands for a new decade, thinkstep offers a guidance for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals in your business, and clothing brand icebreaker puts a small request to customers to save our oceans.
