The tax is an expensive way to generate a very small reduction in emissions - there are more cost effective solutions.

Australia produces more than twice the food it consumes.

Uncertainty in warming predictions will always remain due to the complexity of climate change drivers.

The awards promote consistent improvement in best practice standards across the industry.

From July millions of Australians will benefit from a superannuation increase from nine to 12 per cent.

The market is expected to witness robust demand for energy efficient refrigeration systems with the focus on lowering transportation costs and meeting strict emission norms.

Australian trials show that a professional clean of fins and coils of a two-year-old split system in a commercial property improved energy efficiency by more than 30 per cent.

Supply and demand will come back into balance in 2015, easing price pressure, returning manufacturers to profitability and restoring the industry to equilibrium.

The Aggreko business in WA has paralleled the growth of its customers in the mining, oil and gas industries over the last few years.

The sustainability award celebrates innovation and leading practice with Australia's property development and investment industries.

On average manufacturers are reducing emissions by up to 50 per cent for each project undertaken.

Leading players are also profiled including Arkema, Daikin, Linde AG and SRF Ltd.

The employee burnt out compressors by overcharging them, he couldn't do a basic flare connection and almost electrocuted an apprentice.

The government predicts the carbon price in 2015/16 will be just $12.10.

Government funding for the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems CRC will be provided over five years from July 1, 2014.

The training centre features a $20 million electrical, refrigeration and air conditioning training facility.