Supercomputer launched at ANU

The Commonwealth government is providing $26 million towards Australia’s newest research supercomputer, to be hosted at the Australian National University.

Human emissions rise 2% despite GFC

Despite the economic effects of the global financial crisis (GFC), carbon dioxide emissions from human activities rose 2% in 2008 to an all-time high of 1.3 tonnes of carbon per capita per year, according to a paper published in Nature Geoscience.

Chemical-free cleaning technology study demonstrates environmental sustainability

In an independent study conducted by the environmental sustainability group EcoForm, Tennant’s ec-H2O technology has been shown to significantly reduce environmental footprints when compared to traditional cleaning with chemicals.

Geoengineering no replacement for reducing greenhouse gas emissions

The Royal Society of London has released a major report on geoengineering - "the deliberate and large-scale intervention in the Earth's climate system, in order to moderate global warming". In this article, The Royal Society of New Zealand provides commentary on the UK report, highlighting issues of particular relevance to New Zealand.

Tax offset changes to boost R&D

The Rudd government has taken a significant first step towards the biggest reform to business innovation support for more than a decade with the passing of the Tax Laws Amendment Bill (2009 Measures no 4).

Knowledge discovery for agriculture and NRM

A national integrated online knowledge discovery tool for agriculture and natural resources in Australia has been launched.

NZ Clean energy centre to break ground in Taupo

The New Zealand Clean Energy Centre (NZCEC), with funding from both the government and private sectors, has finalised architectural plans for its 800 m² facility in Taupo and aims to begin construction this year.

Host named for new water recycling centre of excellence

Western Corridor Recycled Water will receive $20 million over five years to host the National Centre of Excellence in Water Recycling in Brisbane.

Major boost for minerals, climate change, carbon storage and poultry

Research into minerals exploration, climate change, greenhouse gas technologies and poultry has received a major funding boost of $96.1 million under the latest round of the Australian government’s Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) program.

New Energy Pipeline Research Centre

The Energy Pipelines Cooperative Research Centre is one of 10 new centres to be allocated funding in the latest round of the government’s Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) program. The Australian Pipeline Industry Association (APIA) has welcomed the announcement, by the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research saying that it is encouraged that pipeline infrastructure is seen as a critical part of the nation’s battle to reduce carbon emissions.

Environmentally friendly biotech labs opened

A new building featuring state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly biotechnology research laboratories has been opened in Canberra by the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Senator Kim Carr.

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Redefining sustainability

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

New 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

A 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.