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Case study: A new way to car pool

Inner city car sharing is a quick and easy way to help reduce the congestion on our roads and reduce air pollution.  Go-Get car sharing service is complementary to individuals other modes of transport. It was started to give local residents and businesses access to a whole fleet of cars, instead of having to properly own a car. One Go-Get car typically will take seven privately owned cars off the road.  Read the full transcript.
Renewable Energy TargetRenewable Energy Target
Through its Renewable Energy Target (RET) Scheme, the Government has pledged that by 2020, 20 per cent of Australia’s electricity supply will come from renewable sources. Administered by the Department of Climate Change.
Tips to combat climate changeTips to combat climate change
These are things that we can all do to combat climate change.
What is climate change?What is climate change?
Climate change is the result of changes in our weather patterns because of an increase in the Earth’s average temperature. This is caused by increases in greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere
Reduce your carbon footprintReduce your carbon footprint
Though climate change can appear overwhelming, there are a number of ways you can take direct action to make your home environmentally friendly and prepared. The Department of Climate Change has a range of programs and information that can help make the transition seamless.

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