Diesel exhaust kills throat cells
18 September, 2007
Researchers at Deakin University have found that diesel exhaust is far more damaging to our health than exhaust from biodiesel, the plant-based fuel.
Dangerous gas detector boosts brownfield building
17 September, 2007
One 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.
Public artwork to power homes
12 September, 2007
Plans for a tidal-powered lunar clock have been showcased at an exhibition in London. It is set to become one of the most recognised landmarks on the planet and the globe's first public artwork to power homes.
Low-emission energy future
11 September, 2007
Australia and China have signed an agreement that will pave the way for the installation of low-emission coal energy technology in Beijing.
Environment and Energy Efficiency Award
05 September, 2007
Downer EDI Engineering Electrical of Port Melbourne received the 2007 Environment and Energy Efficiency Award when National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) members celebrated excellence in Victorian projects.
Indoor air quality the focus
27 August, 2007
The 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, 2007 | Supplied by: Active Environmental Solutions
Third-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.
Ultrasonic leak detector for energy conservation
25 July, 2007 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty Ltd
Exair's Ultrasonic Leak Detector (ULD) is a handheld instrument that can locate costly leaks in a compressed air system. Leaks often account for over 30% of the compressed air consumed in industrial plants. A huge annual air savings worth tens of thousands of dollars is possible when the leaks are located and repaired. Testing the various unions, pipes, valves and fittings of a complete installation can be done quickly and effectively at distances up to 6.1 m away.
Home grown name in water solutions makes waves
16 July, 2007
An Australian owned and run water technology provider has caught the wave of industry growth, announcing its third major acquisition in 18 months.
HID lighting alternative
22 June, 2007 | Supplied by: Control Supplies Pty Ltd
The Powerboss Eluma system provides a low energy alternative to high intensity discharge (HID) lighting. While matching or exceeding light levels of a typical 400 W HID light, the Eluma system will only use around 108-230 W.
Bathurst green energy power station to go ahead
05 June, 2007
Transpacific Industries Group (Transpacific) in association with Country Energy and the Bathurst Regional Council have announced the start of construction on a ‘green energy’ (landfill gas fired) power station at Bathurst Waste Management Facility in Bathurst, NSW.
Caltex signs contract for Dalby ethanol
29 May, 2007
Caltex and Dalby Bio-Refinery Limited (DBRL) have announced a major contract for supply of ethanol from DBRL's new ethanol plant to be built at Dalby in Queensland's Darling Downs.
Greenhouse emissions reporting
29 May, 2007
National 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, 2007
Carbon 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.
The driving force behind electric vehicles
24 May, 2007 by Carolyn Jackson, Editor
A new study into two very different attempts to introduce zero-emission vehicles by governments highlights how cultural differences can influence policy on technological innovation
