Global warming is set to reverse decades of social and economic progress across Asia and the Pacific, home to more than four billion people or 60% of the world's population, according to a multi-agency report called Up in Smoke: Asia and the Pacific.

Scientists will have access to the latest in climate change technology to investigate future atmospheric conditions and their impact on plant crops, after the official opening in November of a $3.7 million climate change research facility in Horsham, Victoria.

Using pure biodiesel or blending biodiesel with standard fuel could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector, according to a CSIRO report.

The WaterGuard system produced by NSW company Watersave Australia Pty Ltd has been declared the winner of the 2007 Innovative Product of the Year at the national GreenPlumbers Awards - an industry showcase of environmentally conscious products and services for the plumbing industry.

Worth Recycling's water filtration plant, built to serve Illawarra Coal's Appin Mine, has been named as Sydney's best water saver at Sydney Water's annual awards ceremony.

The Australian Greenhouse Office is offering households a $1000 rebate to reduce the cost of a solar hot water system.

New Zealand will lead an international network to research greenhouse gas emissions from livestock, according to Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton and Climate Change Minister David Parker.

An ISO standard will help to ensure that urbanisation, which is a global trend, develops in an environmentally friendly manner.

EcoNova has been awarded a grant by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and implement sustainable projects that contribute to Australia’s diminishing water supply.

The distinctive shade of AAMI red could soon take on a green hue as the insurer unveils its environmental management practices, in the company’s Corporate Transparency Report.

Entries are now being accepted for Innovic’s Next Big Thing Award 2008.

Contamination Control has merged with Davey Pumps in New Zealand to form a new business now known as Davey Water Products Ltd.

Thiess Pty Ltd is turning the wheels on tyre wastage by increasing the average tyre life of its Off Highway Truck (OHT) tyres in the 240 tonne truck class.

Development of the first hybrid battery suitable for storing electricity from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind is now a step closer, according to CSIRO and Cleantech Ventures.

A range of biologically-based products — from speciality chemicals to biodegradable plastics and packaging materials produced from plants instead of petroleum — offers new opportunities for Australian farmers.