Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Schneider Electric and Clipsal launch EcoXpert training program for the Australian market
Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, has announced the launch of its global training and certification program, EcoXpert, into the Australian market. The program has been developed to aid electrical contractors diversify and grow their business. [ + ]
Aucklanders to get a bite-sized taste of business sustainability insights
Auckland companies can get a sustainability edge at the ‘business only’ afternoon at the Sustainable City Showcase at The Cloud on Queens Wharf on 22 November. [ + ]
