Australia's building sector could cut the projected price of carbon trading permits by 14% with energy efficiency measures, according to a report commissioned by a cross section of peak building industry and environment groups.

In support of Australia's demanding water/wastewater sector, drives solutions group SEW-Eurodrive has expanded its NSW industrial gear-unit service facility.

Parsons Brinckerhoff has acquired Sigma Energy Solutions’ Control and Instrumentation business.

The Rudd government has launched a program that offers small and medium-sized manufacturers grants ranging from $10,000 to $500,000 to help them reduce the environmental impact of their production processes.

The amount of frozen organic carbon locked away in the world’s permafrost regions is double what has been previously estimated, according to new research.

Australian university students are being asked to step forward with ideas on sustainable energy solutions for the 2009 Bayer-UNEP Eco-Minds Forum.

ISO’s project committee PC 242 aims to develop an International Standard on energy management. The future ISO 50001 will establish a framework for industrial plants, commercial facilities or entire organisations to manage energy.

As Australia's water resources run low, a technology for detecting toxic heavy metals in water has opened the way for safer use of groundwater and recycling.

Australian carbon offset providers will be placed under the spotlight with an independent ranking of the sector to be released in September. It aims to increase consumers' confidence about whether what they’re buying will actually reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Researchers have developed a diagnostic platform that can quickly turn around results presently achieved in 24 to 48 hours.

In a first for Queensland, CSIRO and Tarong Energy today announced a $5 million joint pilot project to capture greenhouse gases.

Dr Megan Clark has been apponted the next chief executive of the CSIRO.

Since being introduced, the ‘Environmental Management of Landfill Guidelines (municipal solid waste and commercial and industrial wastes)’ have had a significant impact on landfills in South Australia, leading to improved environmental practices.

EESTech Inc and China’s Datong Coal Mine Group have signed an exclusive agreement to undertake a feasibility and project development program that will use methane and waste coal to supply power for the mining operations.

Nicole Kuepper has been voted Australia’s favourite scientist in the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes People’s Choice Award.