Search Results - "Australian Greens"

Can the Australian Greens Replace the Australian Democrats as a 'Third Party' in the Senate? by Charnock, David

“…In this article I discuss the likelihood of the Australian Greens being able to develop into a party that plays an equivalent ‘third party’ role in the Senate similar to that played by the Australian Democrats for most of their existence. …”
Get full text

An insight into the commercial viability of green roofs in Australia by Tassicker, N., Rahnamayiezekavat, Payam, Sutrisna, Monty

“…With this being said, the Australian green roof industry is considered to have promising potential for the future; should there be legislative changes made in its favour or greater education within the industry. …”
Get full text

Surviving the Gang Bang theory of nature: The environment movement during the Howard years by Doyle, Timothy

“…Finally, the article concludes with the argument that the Australian green movement, mistaking a neoliberal geo-economic agenda as postmodernity, reorganized itself in such a way as to deliver political wins to its traditional adversaries, fundamentally weakening its position within Australian society as an advocate of radical social change.…”
Get full text

Carbon footprint and embodied energy consumption assessment of building construction works in Western Australia by Biswas, Wahidul

“…The Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC) is currently leading a new approach to the delivering and operating of infrastructure through a more careful examination of the carbon footprint of construction activities. …”
Get full text

Navigating the future of roads – considering potential impacts of environmental and social trends on road infrastructure by Whistler, L., Matan, Annie, Wilson, K., Hargroves, Charlie, Desha, C., Newman, Peter, Farr, A.

“…The project was supported financially and through peer review and contribution, by Main Roads Western Australia, QLD Department of Transport and Main Roads, Parsons Brinckerhoff, John Holland Group, and the Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC).The project highlighted several potential trends that are expected to affect road agencies in the future, including predicted resource and materials shortages, increases in energy and natural resources prices, increased costs related to greenhouse gas emissions, changing use and expectations of roads, and changes in the frequency and intensity of weather events. …”
Get full text
Get full text