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‘Green Tax’ For Eco-Friendly Renovations
Sky News Homeowners could be forced to pay for eco-friendly renovations when they want to make simple household repairs under plans being considered by the Government. The scheme would affect people installing windows, boilers or even conservatories in what has … Continue reading
Climate Institute Poll finds we are all stupid, confused. Gillard must sell The Carbon Pox better!
Jo Nova joannanova.com.au We know the answer is always that they are smart, and that if we don’t “get their vision” they just need to explain it better. “Australians have limited understanding of climate change, Climate Institute finds” A new … Continue reading
Businesses forced to dump carbon tax hike on customers
Simon Benson and Steve Lewis The Daily Telegraph SMALL business owners, farmers and home renovators are among those already feeling the effect of the carbon tax as prices soar just two weeks after the scheme was introduced. In one of … Continue reading
DIY firms allowed to send staff into homes and push their own products in Green Deal scheme
Robert Watts Telegraph The DIY giant is one of a number of businesses set to reap multi-million profits from the new Green Deal, which will see homeowners borrow up to £10,000 to fit boilers, insulation, double-glazing, doors and other eco-friendly … Continue reading
Helping older workers
David Richardson Today Tonight Bosses are always looking for workers with experience, but if you’re over 50, it’s not that simple, but a new scheme is hoping to change all that.
Green loans to flow before next federal poll
Sid Maher & Annabel Hepworth Australian JULIA Gillard’s $10 billion green bank will begin writing the first loans for renewable energy and emissions reductions projects as early as July 1 next year – just weeks before a federal election will … Continue reading
Cash? You’re standing in it as farmers view manure plan
Rachel Wells Great Lakes Advocate YARROWEYAH dairy farmer Jim McKeown never dreamed the cow manure he trudges through every day could one day earn him a serious dollar. However, a new initiative, released yesterday for public comment, could see manure … Continue reading →