Industry News
Waste body calls out lack of action on battery fires
While praising a $26 million funding initiative for a new ACT recycling facility, WMRR has issued a warning about the continuing risk of battery fires. [ + ]
Australia's nuclear future or fantasy?
The Federal Coalition has released details on its vision for nuclear energy in Australia, including seven locations for plants, but is it a plausible solution? [ + ]
AOG Energy rebrands to Energy Exchange Australia
During its more than 40-year history, AOG Energy had garnered a reputation as a significant event for the oil, gas and energy industry. [ + ]
Green methanol project planned for SA
The Solar Methanol 1 project could unlock green fuel production in Australia, helping to decarbonise hard-to-abate industries like shipping and aviation. [ + ]
Concerning increase in nitrous oxide emissions
Human-induced nitrous oxide emissions have increased by 40% in the past 40 years, an international report has revealed. [ + ]
Perth tops Australian cities in global sustainability ranking
Arcadis has shared the results of its most recent Sustainable Cities Index, revealing a pressing need to tackle climate change and other sustainability challenges. [ + ]
Peak waste group criticises Qld Budget
The Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia has highlighted several missed opportunities in the Budget, including its handling of council levies and the issue of battery fires. [ + ]
Murwillumbah to reduce impact of stormwater flooding
Construction has begun on a $1.626 million stormwater pump station behind the levee at Murwillumbah (Brothers) Leagues Club. [ + ]
Veggie and winegrowers supported in sustainable water use
WA's Cook government has doubled the size of grants for horticulture and viticulture growers who rely on the Gnangara groundwater system. [ + ]
Water partnership to help meet growth in SE Qld
Unitywater has appointed infrastructure consultant AECOM as Professional Services Partner in its $1.8bn Build Better Together program. [ + ]
The vital need for better groundwater research
While the Australian population is expected to grow to between 37.4 and 49.2 million by 2066, a quarter of Australia's 288 groundwater management areas are already over-allocated. [ + ]
Bringing the circular tyre economy to remote WA
Longstanding WA company Get A Grip Tyres is now a contributor to and participant in Australia's Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme. [ + ]
Octopus acquires 1 GW wind farm in NSW
The renewable energy developer has acquired 28,000 ha of land near Deniliquin, NSW, for development of the Merino Wind Farm. [ + ]
Urgent action needed to protect Australia's waterways
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has tabled its final report on plastic pollution in Australia's oceans and waterways. [ + ]
2024 ENVIRO Conference announces keynote speakers
Throughout the conference, a range of Australian and international speakers will elaborate on the need for responsible production and consumption — and how this can be achieved. [ + ]
