Industry News
Innovation celebration at Total Facilities 2019
PropTech, digital twins, 'emotional technology' trackers and the latest energy-saving initiatives in the built environment will be taking centre stage at this year's event. [ + ]
Solar and wind farms get funding for forecasting
Solar and wind farms will trial providing their own short-term generation forecasts under a new funding initiative. [ + ]
Next step to understanding stored carbon dioxide
Construction of two shallow observation wells has been successfully completed as part of a new carbon capture and storage project. [ + ]
Coal-fired power stations affect rainfall patterns, says global study
An international study has revealed that modern coal-fired power stations produce more ultrafine particles (UFPs) than road traffic and can modify and redistribute rainfall patterns. [ + ]
Call for Canberra to enact five major waste strategies
ACOR and national recycling campaign group Boomerang Alliance have released five priority actions for the next federal government to implement. [ + ]
New Zealand an 'innovation lab' for climate change
New Zealand could be a climate change 'innovation lab' for the rest of the world according to international planning expert Sue Minter. [ + ]
Billions wasted in water recovery subsidies, reveals ANU study
An ANU study has revealed that billions of dollars are being wasted in water recovery subsidies across the Murray–Darling Basin. [ + ]
Shift to clean energy will support low-income households
The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has urged the federal government to invest in energy efficiency for the sake of those on low incomes. [ + ]
Murray–Darling water prices unlikely to reach millennium peaks
ABARES research reveals that water allocation prices in 2019–20 are unlikely to reach Millennium Drought peaks. [ + ]
NSW parties must prioritise waste management, says WMRR
Waste Management and Resource Recovery (WMRR) is urging all NSW parties to commit to six key priorities in the NSW election on 23 March. [ + ]
Acquisition expands EY's climate and sustainability services
EY has expanded its assurance practice via the acquisition of the Australian arm of community investment solutions company Karrikins Group. [ + ]
Government focuses on buildings to reduce emissions
The Australian Government will provide additional investment in energy efficiency, with a clear focus on improving the energy and emissions performance of buildings. [ + ]
Alinta to build Western Australia's largest wind farm
Alinta Energy has committed to build Western Australia's largest renewable power plant. [ + ]
Packaging industry sets sights on sustainability at AUSPACK
The packaging industry is poised to move to the sustainability forefront by implementing strategies to meet the 2025 National Packaging Waste Target. [ + ]
Poll results support red-bin recycling
A NSW poll has shown strong public support for red-bin recycling, affirming the state government's recent move to secure the future of the alternative waste treatment industry. [ + ]
