Concrete corrosion prevention course
17 April, 2015In order to combat corrosion in concrete structures, the Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA) and the Australasian Concrete Repair Association (ACRA) are this year holding training courses in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.
Analysing electricity and water consumption in Townsville
17 April, 2015The Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN) has launched its latest initiative - a project that will allow researchers to examine trends in electricity and water consumption in Townsville.
Using wastewater to grow algae
16 April, 2015Researchers from Rice University have found they can easily grow high-value strains of oil-rich algae while simultaneously removing more than 90% of nitrates and more than 50% of phosphorous from wastewater.
Water and Australia's wine industry
15 April, 2015 by Carolyn JacksonWith over 2500 wine producers in Australia, the wine industry has a significant role to play in our economy. Being particularly vulnerable to water shortages, it is crucial for the wine industry to realise the importance of implementing long-term water management strategies. It has been suggested that in order to operate sustainably, Australian wine organisations need to engage with supply chain-oriented approaches to water and environmental management.
First Australian finalist in Edison Awards
14 April, 2015Green technology company Green Distillation Technologies (GDT) has become the first ever Australian finalist in the Edison Awards - a prestigious innovation prize named after inventor Thomas Edison.
ARENA announces R&D round for industry-partnered projects
14 April, 2015The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has announced up to $20 million for a new research and development (R&D) round dedicated to industry-partnered projects that seek to develop and commercialise renewable energy technologies.
IKEA veggie balls are a meat-free and sustainable alternative
13 April, 2015IKEA Australia has announced the launch of its new veggie ball, GRÖNSAKSBULLAR, as the first step to include a wider variety of healthier and more sustainable food choices at its in-store restaurants.
Energy productivity a focus of the Energy White Paper
13 April, 2015Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane released the Australian Government's Energy White Paper last week.
Making wheat drought-proof
13 April, 2015A University of Queensland PhD candidate has developed a cheap and simple technique allowing scientists to better adapt grain crops such as wheat to drought conditions, which are predicted to become more frequent and severe due to climate change.
RET reduction deal backed by Labor
10 April, 2015 by Lauren DavisThe ALP will reluctantly support a forced compromise deal of a 33,500 GWh Renewable Energy Target (RET) in 2020, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has announced.
Trends and challenges facing water utilities in Australia
09 April, 2015 by Francois Gouws, Managing Director, TRILITY | Supplied by: TRILITY
Water utilities have a well-deserved reputation for being quiet achievers. They are constantly being challenged to adapt to climate variability and meet sustainability targets.
2015 ASPIRE award focuses on disaster resilience
08 April, 2015The Australian Academy of Science has called for applications from Australian researchers for the APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (ASIPIRE) award for 2015.
Sydney Opera House celebrates sustainability legacy
07 April, 2015The Sydney Opera House has released a YouTube video celebrating its sustainable design, as originally envisioned by architect Jørn Utzon.
Sydney Opera House celebrates sustainability legacy
07 April, 2015The Sydney Opera House has released a YouTube video celebrating its sustainable design, as originally envisioned by architect Jørn Utzon.
Sustainable chemistry building opens at Monash
02 April, 2015Monash University this week opened its new Green Chemical Futures building, in a ceremony attended by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Training Scott Ryan.
