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Tuesday, August 21

Broad interpretation keeps council's carbon neutral ambitions alive

Members of the city council’s staff appear to be relying on a non-literal interpretation of a key council decision to preserve the possibility of a carbon neutral Adelaide.

Kangaroo Island's plan to export green energy to the mainland

Faced with the choice of replacing the ageing undersea electricity cable that powers Kangaroo Island or building a renewable grid on the island itself, mayor Peter Clements wants both. And he’s backing a radical ‘community ownership’ model from Denmark to help pay for it.

Finalists announced for Low Carbon challenge

Ten finalists have been announced for South Australia’s Low Carbon Entrepreneur Prize as part of a push for Adelaide to become the world’s first carbon neutral city.

"The world is watching": Adelaide scores climate accolade

Adelaide has been ranked in the top ten out of more than 300 cities around the globe for the transparency of its greenhouse gas emissions reporting.

Will Melbourne's deep pockets beat Adelaide to carbon neutrality?

Adelaide may have to mostly buy its way to becoming “the world’s first carbon neutral city” because less than a third of its own emissions can be reduced in time.

Discount city parking for electric, low emissions cars

South Australian electric and low emissions vehicle drivers could soon enjoy “huge … positive price discrimination” when parking in the city.