Dangerous gas detector boosts brownfield building
17 September, 2007One of the main problems in developing disused brownfield sites is the risk from the underground accumulation of dangerous gases. Now an invention from a university company that monitors the deadly gas methane lingering in earth pockets could lead to much more building on old factory or industrial sites.
Low-emission energy future
11 September, 2007Australia and China have signed an agreement that will pave the way for the installation of low-emission coal energy technology in Beijing.
Indoor air quality the focus
27 August, 2007The second annual Eco Expo Asia will be held 27–30 October. This year it will highlight the theme of ‘Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)’, as this has become one of the increasing concerns in both the environmental health and safety field and the general public.
Photoionisation detectors for VOCs
22 August, 2007Third-generation photoionisation detector (PID)-based instruments, the MiniRAE 3000 and ppbRAE 3000 are suitable for applications in industrial settings, environmental monitoring, indoor air quality and hazardous materials response applications. The products are intended for use where hydrocarbon-based chemicals pose a toxic threat. They can be used for both leak detection and industrial safety. The instruments both have intrinsic safety certifications for use in hazardous environments in the US and Canada.
Greenhouse emissions reporting
29 May, 2007National greenhouse emissions reporting will commence by 1 July 2008 through purpose-built legislation or the National Pollutant Inventory, according to the Council for the Australian Federation.
CO2 emissions increasing faster than expected
28 May, 2007Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels have accelerated globally at a far greater rate than expected over recent years, according to a paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
iTrans monitor
20 December, 2006The stainless steel iTrans monitor for fixed-point gas detection is built to withstand corrosion. The monitor is suitable for installations in harsh environments such as offshore drilling platforms, chemical plants or applications near a saltwater coastline.
Coal industry welcomes funding for low emissions technologies
09 November, 2006The Australian Coal Association has welcomed an announcement by the federal government of $125 million funding for two important clean coal and solar energy demonstration projects under the government’s Low Emissions Technology Development Fund.
Particulate emission monitor
20 October, 2006The Goyen EMP7 self-contained particulate emission monitor is accurate for most particle and particle characteristics and covers a wide range of dust concentrations, insertion temperatures, duct sizes and stack materials.
Virgin calls on airlines to cut emissions now
20 October, 2006 by Carolyn Jackson, EditorSir Richard Branson has appealed to the rest of the world's aviation industry to follow his lead in reducing the carbon emissions that the industry generates
Schemes that cut greenhouse gas emissions receive public support
28 September, 2006Australian householders overwhelmingly support government schemes that cut greenhouse gas emissions by helping save on energy and water use, a Newspoll survey in NSW and ACT has found.
Flights pollute more than rail
17 August, 2006Train Chartering in the UK has highlighted the environmental benefits of train travel compared to air or road transportation by publishing headline facts and figures on www.trainchartering.com.
Burning reclaimed waste reduces pollution
11 August, 2006Thousands of tonnes of hazardous waste are being harnessed to manufacture Australian cement in an initiative to clean up the image of one of the world’s biggest polluting industries.
Air quality monitoring offers mixed news
03 August, 2006Atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide and some other greenhouse gases displayed near record growth rates last year. But there was also good news about the state of the atmosphere in 2005.
Portable aerosol particle counter
21 July, 2006The Lighthouse Solair 5200+ is a 0.5 µm 2.0 CFM or 50 L flow rate battery-operated portable particle counter with built-in printer. It provides six channels of simultaneous particle counting information including four inputs for optional environmental sensors. It features a 5.7" colour touch screen display, data storage up to 3000 data records and a stainless steel surrounding cover.
