Earth Day tips from En Pointe Tec
23 April, 201322 April was Earth Day. In recognition of this event, IT solutions provider En Pointe Technologies has outlined three quick and easy steps that organisations can implement within their office environment to help them go green.
Climate Change Authority invites public input to its caps and targets review
23 April, 2013The Climate Change Authority today released an issues paper and invited submissions to the Authority’s review of Australia’s targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Landholders to earn carbon credits by planting mallee
23 April, 2013Landholders will be able to generate carbon credits from establishing mallee plantings on their properties under a new carbon farming initiative (CFI) methodology approved by the Australian Government today.
Industry has a greater role in securing Australia’s water supply
23 April, 2013Water is a fuel, vital for business and every bit as critical to moving our economy forward as energy. James Currie, Client Services Director, Australia, Black & Veatch discusses the role industry in Australia can play in securing our future water supplies.
Global Energy Prize honours scientists for rechargeable batteries, physics work
19 April, 2013The Global Energy Prize (GEP), one of the world’s most prestigious awards recognising outstanding achievements across the world in energy research and technology, has announced this year’s two honourees for their important contributions and research in rechargeable batteries and physics.
Community engagement the key to better cities, says GBCA
19 April, 2013A new strategic and streamlined approach to planning in NSW can deliver better communities and cities, but it requires a genuine commitment to community engagement, says the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
Accolades for 73 years of sugar innovation
18 April, 2013Two QUT researchers have received industry accolades for their commitment to innovating Australia’s sugar industry.
Eco Expo Asia 2013
17 April, 2013The eighth Eco Expo Asia will take place from 28 to 31 October at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong.
Recycling, waste minimisation and waste-to-energy to gain traction
17 April, 2013‘Australian Municipal Waste Management - Voice of the Customer Study’ is Frost & Sullivan’s recently completed study that analysed feedback from 42 councils across all states and territories in Australia.
Nominations now open for NSW Green Globe Awards
17 April, 2013Nominations are now open for the NSW Government’s 14th annual Green Globe Awards, celebrating environmental excellence and innovation in NSW.
International acquisitions follow strong growth for Australian environmental firm
16 April, 2013Independent environmental firm SLR Consulting has announced two international acquisitions: California-based Strategic Engineering & Sciences (SES) and Johannesburg-based Synergistics Environmental Services (Synergistics).
Green cities mean healthier people, says study
16 April, 2013Australians will be happier, safer and healthier if they look after the wildlife in their cities, according to a new scientific study.
Future food security might be as close as the backyard
15 April, 2013Under the increasing threat of climate change, securing the future production and distribution of nutritious, affordable food is looming as a global problem.
Map-based data on the energy consumption of residential buildings
15 April, 2013Within the Academy of Finland’s Research Programme on Climate Change (FICCA), a model has been developed that facilitates the computational estimation of the energy consumption and emissions for all residential buildings in any given area.
Bridge design ticks all the boxes for sustainability
15 April, 2013 by David Coe, Director, pitt&sherry | Supplied by: pitt&sherryIn order to deliver true sustainable outcomes for transport infrastructure, it is necessary to consider a broad range of economic, social and environmental aspects. Bridges form an integral part of most transport infrastructure projects and bridge engineers are strongly placed to influence the sustainability outcomes of such projects.
