Carbon Tax Repeal Could Lead To Water Savings - Planting Trees Won't
Monday, July 7, 2014 - 11:10
in Earth & Climate
Australia is working to repeal its unpopular carbon tax and replacement strategies to mitigate carbon emissions and stave off future climate change may bring a bonus - water savings. A new study says that the equivalent of one-third of Melbourne's water use could be saved each year through the implementation of efficiency measures. Researchers at the Monash Sustainability Institute analyzed the water-saving potential of 74 options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions identified in the ClimateWorks Australia Low Carbon Growth Plan for Australia. An analysis of options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions found energy efficiency measures reduced water consumption at the same time. read more