Environment
Push for swimmable Yarra River by 2030 continues
The campaign to create a swimmable Yarra River in central Melbourne by 2030 continues, with leaders converging for a key forum in November.
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Huge increase to greening of old buildings needed to hit 2040 net zero target
The current rate of local buildings being decarbonised per year was nowhere near that required for the City of Melbourne to reach its commitment of net zero emissions by 2040, a report has revealed.
Read MoreQVM powers up with solar panels as city gears towards net-zero
The Queen Victoria Market (QVM) has taken a significant step in its sustainability goals with new solar panels expected to cut its power bill by $100,000 a year.
Read MoreTurning attention to sustainability this spring
As spring returns this year, so too does Federation Square’s month-long festival Sustainable September.
Read MoreNew harvest for Citywide
Sometimes at about noon there will be a long line of street sweepers arriving from the CBD to offload their “harvest” at a large, rather complex wash plant at the Dynon Rd depot.
Read MoreNew Riverkeeper to fight for Melbourne’s iconic waterway
In a wide-ranging interview with CBD News, newly-appointed Yarra Riverkeeper Charlotte Sterrett shares her vision for the river, her thoughts on the proposed Greenline project, and the importance of pushing towards a “swimmable Birrarung”.
Read MoreQVM kicking goals in sustainability initiatives
Queen Victoria Market’s (QVM) ambitious goal to reach zero carbon and send zero waste to landfill by 2027 is on track to be achieved.
Read MoreRMIT leads charge for all-electric vehicles with new research centre
A new electric vehicle research facility will be established at RMIT University’s city campus, thanks to a $5.2 million funding boost from the state government.
Read MoreFed-up residents call for better street tree care
Residents are becoming increasingly frustrated over what they say is a lack of care for street trees in the CBD.
Read MoreMelbourne leading the way in reducing emissions
The City of Melbourne has released the next iteration of its Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) signalling an ongoing commitment to achieving zero emissions by 2040.
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