Environment
QVM 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.
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RMIT 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.
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Fed-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.
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Melbourne 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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Zero emissions vehicles
Have you noticed that the air is clearer with less vehicle movements under COVID lockdown? Right now, we are experiencing a little of what it would be like if a high percentage of vehicles had zero emissions.
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Calls to cut Lonsdale St bus emissions
Replacing harmful diesel buses that run along Lonsdale St with electric alternatives would be a “significant step” to reducing CBD air pollution, according to the City of Melbourne.
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Tram stops for bees?
City greening has become an influential idea in recent years. But what can it look like in Melbourne? How can we green our built-up CBD and its unique spaces?
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A sustainable upgrade for laneways
The City of Melbourne is transforming four CBD laneways into lush pocket parks as part of the Green Your Laneway program.
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A psycho-explanation of climate denial
How do you tell a vocal and passionate climate change advocate that they are part of the problem?
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If you can’t stand the heat …
Known as the “urban heat island effect”, the masses of concrete, steel and bitumen in the central city draws and retains heat like no other place in the state.
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Council boost for local businesses
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