Carbon

Explainer: Climate Active debate the latest in government indecision

DEBATE has erupted over a carbon neutral accreditation scheme run by the Australian Government, after dozens of companies and one of the country’s biggest carbon aggregators announced they were exiting the scheme…Read More

Eric Barker, May 28, 2025

The Weekly Grill — Dr Frank Mitloener’s insights on livestock methane emissions

IN this episode podcast host Kerry Lonergan catches up with Dr Frank Mitloehner, in a deep-dive into the beef industry’s climate impact, the importance of accurate accounting methodologies and why the livestock industry needs to be a strong voice in the climate debate…Read More

Sheep Central, May 23, 2025

NSW wool grower to feature at Narrabri renewables expo

A MERINO wool grower grazing sheep on a solar farm will be a guest speaker at the New Energy Expo in Narrabri on 26 March…Read More

Sheep Central, March 14, 2025

US banks pull out of net zero body over anti-trust issues

SIX major banks from the United States have announced they are walking away from a global organisation aimed at aligning them on targets to reach net zero emissions by 2050…Read More

Sheep Central, January 20, 2025

Carbon markets: ACCUs soften after remarkably stable year

AUSTRALIA’s carbon market has softened in recent weeks after going over $40 for the first time in three years last month…Read More

Eric Barker, December 13, 2024

What herbivore history says about emission reduction and regenerating forests

TAKING animals off landscapes is unlikely to reduce emissions or regenerate forests, according to a leading European ecological researcher…Read More

Eric Barker, December 9, 2024

Ag groups call on COP 29 to recognise the essential role of farming

A GROUP of agricultural organisations from across the globe, including the National Farmers’ Federation, is calling on global leaders to recognise the essential role of farming in efforts to mitigate climate change…Read More

Sheep Central, November 20, 2024

Forestry takeover of NZ livestock farms unsustainable – Beef+Lamb NZ

MORE land is being converted from livestock farming to forestry in New Zealand than is recommended to meet the country’s greenhouse gas emission targets…Read More

Sheep Central, November 1, 2024

Government announces plans for new carbon methodologies

THE Federal Government has announced plans for the development of new carbon methodologies, as the carbon industry awaits the development of one methodology that has been years in the making…Read More

Sheep Central, October 30, 2024

Federal Government backs climate-smart sheep and wool

AUSTRALIAN Wool Innovation has received federal funding to develop an environmental and greenhouse gas insetting framework for wool growers, enabling carbon emission reductions within the textile supply chain…Read More

Sheep Central, October 25, 2024

Livestock’s role in reviving the earth’s ‘soil carbon sponge’

FORMER CSIRO scientist Walter Jehne has emphasised an urgent need to regenerate the earth’s “soil carbon sponge” and the integral role livestock can play in enhancing soil health and water retention…Read More

James Nason, October 23, 2024

Professor Ralph Schoellhammer on energy and agriculture

In this episode of The Weekly Grill, Kerry Lonergan sat down with international economist and political theorist, Ralph Schoellhammer following his presentation at the BeefEx grainfed industry conference in Brisbane…Read More

Sheep Central, October 21, 2024

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