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"With careful design, the same development projects that improve communities, save lives, and increase GDP can also fight climate change. A new study examines the multiple benefits for a series of policy scenarios addressing transportation and energy efficiency in buildings and industry in five countries and the European Union. It provides concrete data to help policymakers understand the broader potential of climate-smart development investments."

"This smart garden uses cutting-edge research in plant biology for higher yields, faster growth and more nutritious produce. It provides plants with the perfect amount of water, light and nutrients at up to 80 percent less than the cost to set up a comparable hydroponic or aeroponic system. It features professionally selected seeds that grow in the nanotech Smart Soil growth medium, ultra-efficient grow lights and electronic precision irrigation (EPI) that makes it possible to use up to 95% less water than traditional farming methods."

"Sustainable Smart Towns is a three stage program that Heyfield is showcasing as the first town to become sustainable as a whole community targeting 25% plus of its population."

Been toying with the idea of using Augmented Reality in your classroom or library? Here's your chance to use the latest in AR to excite your students and get them looking at environmental issues through a new lens, then lens of their smart phone, iPad or tablet. If you are looking for a super #edtech way to engage your students, I have just the thing for you this World Environment Day - June 5. How about  a 700 x 1156 pixel poster which when scanned with the Augmented Reality (AR) app Layar will display rich  media elements.

"Eniscope is an Energy Saving device that can help you save 20 to 30% off your monthly energy bill. A Smart Energy Meter, Sub-meter or Watt-meter. The Eniscope is a powerful Energy Saving tool that reveals what equipment is using your power and when it is being used"

"There is little doubt that Kevin Rudd's plan to bring forward international linking and trading of emission permits is a smart political move. It removes a key option for Tony Abbott. Now Mr Abbott is forced to apply the most extreme interpretation of his promise to remove the carbon tax: remove all pricing mechanisms. Until now, many commentators have pointed to the vague wording of his promise to argue that bringing forward the internationally linked trading scheme would be an obvious path for him after winning the election."

"Superannuation (or pension) funds represent the single largest pool of money in the world, more than $30 trillion. What does that have to do with climate change? Taking a more active role in our investments and how they are managed represents a huge opportunity for securing a more sustainable, low-carbon future. This report consolidates analysis and review of the impact of climate and carbon risks on superannuation savings. It builds on work The Climate Institute has done with its partner organisation the Asset Owners Disclosure Project (AODP) and looks at the emerging civil economy movement, in the context of fossil fuel divestment campaigns and activism activities such as the The Vital Few campaign. On this page you'll find the report and related content including infographics, videos, podcasts, photo essays and presentations. "

"Edyn is a smart garden system that monitors and tracks environmental conditions, helping you help your plants thrive."

"Rooftop solar winners and losers, Published 9:35 AM, 6 May 2011 * Tags Australia, photovoltaics, rooftop solar, solar credits, solar PV, SRECs, Smart Energy - Giles Parkinson"

"Here's a bright idea: what if, instead of paying for solar panels to keep your electricity bills down, you asked a solar company to put them on your roof for free, then paid them back with excess energy that you didn't need? Well, it's already happening. Solar panel installation with no upfront payments, paid off over several years from the money saved out of your power bills, began in Australia almost two years ago. In a few years, it is likely that companies will be competing with each other to pay you for the privilege of using your roof to generate electricity for your home."

"Electricity and gas bills"

"This free tool has been developed to help you quickly and easily monitor key areas of your business using a "triple bottom line" (economic, social, environmental) approach. Many businesses are adopting this approach because it provides a holistic assessment of business impacts. It is designed to compliment rather than replace conventional financial reporting to help you better understand and manage your business."

"Australian solar thinks big * Published 9:06 AM, 9 Sep 2011 * Updated 9:44 AM, 9 Sep 2011