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The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) is committed to inspiring people to achieve a healthy environment for all Australians. For over 40 years we have been a strong voice for the environment, promoting solutions through research, consultation, education and partnerships. We work with the community, business and government to protect, restore and sustain our environment.
The Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change is the leading body for the assessment of climate change, established by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to provide the world with a clear scientific view on the current state of climate change and its potential environmental and socio-economic consequences.
GreenPower is a government accreditation program for renewable energy. It is bought by your energy provider on your behalf.
Renewable energy is generated from sources like mini hydro, wind power and biomass which produce no net greenhouse gas emissions.
When you choose to buy a GreenPower product the few cents extra you pay in addition to your electricity account each day is invested in the renewable energy sector.
Because GreenPower meets the highest environmental standards, the ‘tick’ logo tells you the renewable energy you are supporting is the best choice for the environment.
The government GreenPower program organise publicly available independent auditing of energy retailers’ sales and purchases, making sure retailers are investing in renewable energy on you behalf.
www.environment.gov.au/settlements/energyefficiency/index.html
Information for households and businesses on Energy Efficiency
Everyone has a role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Choosing an energy efficient appliance is one way to do this while saving money.
Search and test your appliances here.
Finding and promoting solutions to global warming
Climate change is one of the greatest economic, social, and environmental challenges of our time. Expert scientific evidence confirms that human activity is altering the climate. This is changing rainfall patterns, reducing water availability in Australia and increasing the frequency of severe weather events such as bushfires and storms.
www.environment.gov.au/greenloans
Green Loans is a new Australian Government initiative to help Australians tackle climate change.
The Green Loans Program assists Australian families to install solar, water saving, and energy efficient products.
The Green Loans Program provides detailed, quality Home Sustainability Assessments; andaccess to interest free Green Loans of up to $10,000 each to make the changes recommended in the assessment.
Every possible way you can think of and more to save water this summer