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Saturday, November 16

Smart city vision involves understanding our buildings

Adelaide can become a genuine “smart city” in terms of energy conservation and emissions reduction and then develop a capability to export to the world. That’s Switch Automation’s pitch to local companies and the driver behind its entry for the inaugural State Government’s Low Carbon Entrepreneur Prize.

Is apartment living better for the environment?

Apartment developments are booming in the CBD, and as the City of Adelaide strives to hit 50,000 residents by 2040, InDaily looks at whether a move into a CBD apartment is a good move for the environment.

Green city plan to speed carbon-neutrality

Adelaide has taken another step towards becoming the world’s first carbon neutral city with the initiation of its Green City Plan.

Adelaide's suburban coastline is vulnerable to sea-level rises. Photo: AAP/Kelly Barnes

Planners warn of climate change risks for Adelaide

SPECIAL REPORT | The way South Australians design their communities and their homes must change, planners warn, with the impacts of climate change a present reality. Stephanie Richards reports on how the state has been preparing its built form – and what needs to happen next.

State Govt to review "effectiveness" of Carbon Neutral Adelaide

The Marshall Government will review Carbon Neutral Adelaide for its “effectiveness” as part of the new administration’s assessment of the “practical outcomes” of Environment Department programs.

Carbon Neutral Adelaide Awards offer more than recognition

The Carbon Neutral Adelaide Awards are open for applications, and taking part is about more than just recognition, former CitySwitch Award winner Paul Davy says.

Adelaide Uni hosts Climate-KIC Australia entrepreneur boot camp

Budding Australian entrepreneurs have benefited from European expertise at an Adelaide boot camp for innovative, sustainable climate solutions.

Forty organisations join Adelaide's carbon neutral push

Forty South Australian organisations have joined the State Government and the Adelaide City Council to push for the city to become the world’s first carbon neutral city.

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The City Council has dumped its goal for Adelaide to be “the world’s first carbon neutral city”, despite repeated public pledges and a signed agreement with the State Government.
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