Redefining sustainability
21 July, 2009 by David Rogers and Neil Salisbury*The challenge for business now is to transcend compliance obligations and move towards truly sustainable operations, taking a holistic approach to environmental, social and economic values. This has become a key competitive issue and is increasingly likely to become a differentiator between those who succeed and those who do not.
Permafrost melt poses major climate change threat
01 July, 2009New research shows that carbon stored in high-altitude frozen soils is double that of previous estimates.
Ancient eruptions warn of climate change and mass extinctions
16 June, 2009A Curtin University of Technology researcher has shown that some ancient periods of massive volcanic eruptions released greenhouse gases so quickly that they caused rapid climate change and mass extinctions.
Concept for dumper bodies
27 May, 2009 bySSAB has developed a new design for a free-hanging dumper body. The body can handle a higher load capacity, but weighs only half as much as its traditional counterpart.
Survey reveals increase in green consumer behaviour worldwide
15 May, 2009In their second annual survey to measure and monitor consumer behaviours that have an impact on the environment, the National Geographic Society and the international polling firm GlobeScan have found an increase in environmentally friendly consumer behaviour in 13 of the 14 countries that were surveyed in both 2008 and 2009. Consumers in India and Brazil are in the top index, US consumers rank last, while Australian consumers were among the best in the improvement category.
Curtin sustainability institute to lead debate
01 May, 2009Curtin University of Technology has opened its multimillion-dollar Australian Sustainable Development Institute (ASDI), which combines the resources and brain power of 16 research centres.
Researchers in Business scheme in action
23 April, 2009A West Australian renewable energy company has become the first organisation to benefit from the Australian government's $10 million Researchers in Business program.
Construction industry receives funding boost
20 April, 2009A multipurpose enviro-friendly insulation batt made from recycled materials is among four ideas in the construction industry to each receive $64,000 in Australian government assistance to bring them to market.
Two new greenhouse gases growing
25 March, 2009Two new greenhouse gases are accumulating in the atmosphere, according to an international research team.
Primary industry adaptation research network approved
05 March, 2009The Adaptation Research Network for Primary Industries will help Australia’s primary industries meet the challenges and embrace the opportunities presented by climate change.
CleanFutures venture launched
03 March, 2009South Australia continues to be a focal point for expertise in clean and sustainable technologies with the launch of new venture CleanFutures.
Window to prompt passers-by to question water use
05 February, 2009The Swinburne Fish Tank encourages passers-by to question their own behaviour with regard to water use.
Calls for entries into the International Next Big Thing Award 2009
04 February, 2009Innovic’s International Next Big Thing Award 2009 has opened and for the first time is going global due to demand from Asia–Pacific innovators and small businesses.
Reinvigorated environmental focus for NSW councils
08 January, 2009Specialist training for NSW councils and Regional Organisations of Councils is being presented by the Urban Sustainbility Support Alliance (USSA). The training is designed to help councils make sustainability a key part of their planning and practices and ensure their community's ecological future.
