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Race to zero: $36m electric bus pilot takes off
A $36m pilot program, aimed at driving a cleaner future for public transport, will see 40 new electric buses deployed across Sydney. [ + ]
Risky business: why sustainability is now central to mitigating risk
The role of risk manager is no longer confined to traditional financial risks but progressively is contributing more into how to support a sustainable business model. [ + ]
Where states and territories lead, national governments can follow
Australian states, territories and businesses are trailblazers in shifting towards renewable energy and developing plans to reach net zero emissions. [ + ]
Tyre Stewardship Australia calls for vigilance as used tyre export ban looms
TSA issues an alert as the federal government's waste export ban on all whole used or baled tyres comes into effect on 1 December 2021. [ + ]
How can Australia become a renewable energy superpower?
Grid flexibility is one of the keys to decarbonising Australia and helping it become a renewable energy superpower, according to a new Wärtsilä report. [ + ]
NSW's emissions reduction targets are progressive and achievable
Veolia says NSW Government's emissions reduction targets are progressive and achievable with the support of stronger environmental policy. [ + ]
The future of odour and H2S monitoring at wastewater treatment plants
There are now a growing number of organisations around the world using an EI platform across its multiple sites to understand the connection between wastewater facility status and odorous emissions more effectively. [ + ]
How quickly can we decarbonise building & construction and localise supply chains?
WWF-Australia has been collaborating with a group of committed industry players across the building and construction supply chains to explore what can be done to help decarbonise our building and construction sectors. [ + ]
Mapping Australia's path to net zero emissions
Australia will need an estimated investment of $165 billion in clean-energy capacity if the country is to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. [ + ]
Heliostat technology shifts sunlight to the streets below
The striking-looking crowning structure on this Rhodes building is much more than an architectural feature... [ + ]
Should we have an IPCC for food?
An intergovernmental body that sets Paris Agreement-style targets for global food system transformation may help both people and planet. [ + ]
Fleet charging infrastructure has become a new revenue frontier
Selling spare EV charging station capacity as a service itself offers a range of applications. [ + ]
Closing the climate change ambition gap
It’s time for business to take the lead where others hesitate by setting clear climate goals and ensuring they are met. [ + ]
AJ Bush improves sustainability and efficiency with new aerator
AJ Bush & Sons contacted Hydro Innovations for advice and assistance in replacing aging surface aerators on their wastewater treatment system. [ + ]
Flow meter enhances chlorination system performance for municipal water department
A water municipality in the U.S. needed to address a chlorine disinfection system problem at one of its water treatment plants. [ + ]