Through the eagle's eye
15 March, 2017 by Khory Hancock (Environmental Scientist)Khory Hancock takes a bird's-eye look at the environmental issues facing the world and explains what we can do.
Innovation beyond the ISO standard
13 December, 2016Engineers must look beyond ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation) standards when developing and implementing industrial solutions, says SMC Pneumatics, a leading manufacturer of pneumatic control devices.
YHA New Zealand becomes carboNZero certified
24 November, 2016YHA New Zealand has become the first accommodation network in the world to become carboNZeroCert certified, representing three years' worth of measuring, reducing and offsetting greenhouse gas emissions for the company.
University of Wollongong joins Low Carbon Living CRC
14 November, 2016The University of Wollongong's Sustainable Buildings Research Centre will become a research participant in the Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living.
Renewably sourced soap with reduced chemical usage
28 October, 2016A team of researchers, led by the University of Minnesota, has invented a new soap molecule made from renewable sources that could reduce the number of chemicals in cleaning products and their impact on the environment.
Climate Action Tool launched
06 October, 2016World Bank, AECOM and C40 Cities have launched a Climate Action Tool.
CO2CRC opens CCS laboratories
28 September, 2016CO2CRC, The University of Melbourne and Federation University Australia have opened new emissions reduction laboratories aimed at providing clean, efficient energy for Australia.
Growth is a habit but not the answer
05 September, 2016 by Dr Kaushik Sridhar, Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Manager, KPMGEconomic growth has long been mankind's cultural norm; however, that is coming to an end, according to Dr Kaushik Sridhar, KPMG corporate responsibility & sustainability manager. In this article, Dr Sridhar discusses what the new economy must look like in order to mitigate damages from climate change.
How to make Adelaide carbon neutral
05 September, 2016Siemens has released a report outlining key technologies that could support Adelaide in becoming the world's first carbon-neutral city and, in the process, potentially generate thousands of full-time jobs.
Steps to a smarter carbon policy
31 August, 2016The Energy Networks Association has released a report analysing alternative carbon policy options. The analysis confirms that if governments focus on outcomes, rather than picking technology winners, Australia can meet its carbon target while saving customers $216 per year and achieving economic savings of $900 million.
Carbon-neutral plasterboards for Barangaroo and beyond
08 August, 2016Carbon-neutral plasterboards are now available for projects in Sydney and Brisbane, thanks to a joint venture between partners on the Barangaroo South project.
$3.6 million to turn Adelaide carbon neutral
19 July, 2016The South Australian Government has promised to spend $3.6 million to help Adelaide become the world's first carbon-neutral city, saying the commitment will boost the local economy.
Food for thought
12 July, 2016An increasing population combined with a decline in agronomic resources will lead to a constant, never-ending rise in world food prices. Then why, oh why do we waste food if it is a precious commodity?
Cutting carbon from the cement and lime sectors
28 June, 2016Carbon capture company Calix is leading a consortium to apply and demonstrate a breakthrough technology that will enable Europe's cement and lime industries to significantly reduce their carbon footprint.
Sails light up at carbon-neutral event in Sydney
18 May, 2016Vivid LIVE is an annual contemporary music festival held by the Sydney Opera House as part of Vivid Sydney. The event will be carbon neutral for a second year running with all electricity used, including the centrepiece 'Songlines' Lighting the Sails, powered by 100% Green Power from accredited renewable sources.
