Yingli Solar's sustainable World Cup legacy
30 June, 2014Yingli Green Energy, the vertically integrated photovoltaic module manufacturer known as Yingli Solar, has revealed its plans to leave a sustainable legacy in Brazil following the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Government policies bolstering China's renewable energy capacity
27 June, 2014Research and consulting firm GlobalData has revealed that China's renewable energy capacity increased from 27.8 GW in 2001 to 183 GW in 2013, and looks set to continue rising.
Farm robot developer wins award
26 June, 2014A robotics expert from the University of Sydney, Professor Salah Sukkarieh, has been announced Researcher of the Year at the 2014 AUSVEG National Awards for Excellence. Professor Sukkarieh was recognised for his work on intelligent farm robots, in particular the 'Ladybird'.
2014 UNAA World Environment Day Awards announced
24 June, 2014The annual United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) World Environment Day Awards winners were announced on 13 June at the Crystal Ballroom Luna Park, Sydney.
Australia's renewable energy generation is rising
24 June, 2014The Clean Energy Council has released The Clean Energy Australia Report 2013, a comprehensive overview of Australia's renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors.
CEFC saved by the Senate
19 June, 2014The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) was saved yesterday after the Senate, led by the Labor Party and Greens, rejected legislation to abolish the scheme for a second time.
Climate change is an economic issue, says CEDA
19 June, 2014CEDA has released 'The Economics of Climate Change', a report which examines the economic impact of climate change for Australia, explores the responses of other nations and considers what policies will be most effective for Australia to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change.
Top five councils for e-waste recycling awarded
19 June, 2014MobileMuster, the not-for-profit recycling program of the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association, has announced the winners of its 2014 Local Government Recycling Awards.
AWA welcomes investment in water
18 June, 2014NSW Treasurer Andrew Constance has handed down the 2014-15 Budget for NSW. The state government's investment in the water industry has been welcomed by the Australian Water Association (AWA).
Four events in one at Australian Sustainability Week
17 June, 2014Australian Sustainability Week will be held for the first time from 15-16 October 2014 in Melbourne, where it will be held every year from now on.
Paler pavement to cool our cities?
17 June, 2014The City of Sydney is conducting a trial to explore the potential for light-coloured pavement to reduce temperatures in surrounding areas.
UTS raises the roof for sustainability
16 June, 2014The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) unveiled its new Faculty of Engineering and IT (FEIT) building on 12 June. The 44,000 m2 facility is the university's first building to offset its energy usage from renewables.
Yingli Solar to be a carbon neutral World Cup sponsor
12 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdYingli Green Energy, the vertically integrated photovoltaic module manufacturer known as Yingli Solar, plans to become the first ever carbon neutral sponsor of the FIFA World Cup.
Registration for Waste Expo now open
12 June, 2014Waste Expo is a business-to-business event showcasing the latest technologies, service and solutions across all areas of waste management, recycling and sustainability. The 2014 expo will take place from 15-16 October at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Schneider Electric Integrated Planning and Optimisation Solution
11 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has launched the Integrated Planning and Optimisation Solution, designed to provide mining companies with an integrated software solution that manages their entire mining operation from resource to market.
