Industry News
LNG researcher wins PM’s science prize
A leading researcher who is helping to make the nation’s vast reserves of liquefied natural gas (LNG) an even cleaner fuel is among five winners of the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science announced yesterday in Canberra. [ + ]
Renewable energy on target for billions in investment: independent analysis
An independent report from strategic consultancy SKM MMA shows that Australia’s 20% Renewable Energy Target has delivered $18.5 billion in investment, with the potential for $18.7 billion more if the policy is retained in its current form. [ + ]
Australian scientists join global research community
Australia has joined the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), a research organisation which specialises in the application of advanced systems analysis to examine the complex systems which are at the heart of today’s global challenges. [ + ]
Australian-first meeting of major banks and environmental regulators to develop best practice
In an Australian first, senior executives from the banking, finance and related industries will join environmental regulators at the Environmental Bankers Association of Australasia (EBAA) Roundtable in November. [ + ]
LSBF unveils MBA with carbon management specialisation
The London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) has launched a Global MBA with a specialisation in aarbon management. [ + ]
Green chemistry helps promote sustainable manufacturing
Greener manufacturing in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries has received a boost following the establishment of the $24.9 million Victorian Centre for Sustainable Chemical Manufacturing (VCSCM). [ + ]
Diverse transport options build more sustainable communities, says GBCA
Increasing the uptake of walking, riding and use of public transport requires a strategic, holistic approach, says Australia’s green building organisation. [ + ]
EECA to fund energy-efficient design advice for commercial buildings
Expert advice to help developers design and construct commercial buildings that use up to 70% less energy than the average building is available through a new program launched on Monday. [ + ]
Technology takes the danger out of uranium, says scientist
A Queensland University of Technology (QUT) chemical scientist says mining uranium for nuclear energy is a “safer” alternative to coal-fired power stations. [ + ]
Grants support smarter energy use across the community
New funding rounds for three energy efficiency grant programs have been announced. [ + ]
A National Sustainability Council for Australia
On 23 October, Minister for the Environment Tony Burke announced the establishment of a National Sustainability Council (NSC) for Australia. [ + ]
SA school students build remote control vehicles to monitor wetland health
More than 60 students from across Adelaide will compete at Unity Park tomorrow to see who has built the best remote controlled water sampling vehicle. [ + ]
Eversons Food Processors wins 2012 Prime Minister’s Water Wise Award
Senator Don Farrell, Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water, has congratulated Macleay River Meats - trading as Eversons Food Processors - on winning the 2012 Prime Minister’s Water Wise Award. [ + ]
All charged up over electric buses
Battery-electric buses could make economic sense in New Zealand’s cities, a recent study into innovative public transport technology has shown. [ + ]
Sodium-ion battery researcher awarded Indian Fellowship
Dr Manickam Minakshi has received an Early Career Australia-India Fellowship from the Australian Academy of Science, only two months after revealing his work on a sodium-ion battery. [ + ]
