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.
Australian Government welcomes ACCC decision on Tyre Stewardship Scheme
15 April, 2013The Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water Services, Amanda Rishworth MP, has congratulated the tyre industry on receiving the green light for a national Tyre Stewardship Scheme.
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.
Simulations key to emergency and climate planning: report
12 April, 2013Computer simulation and interactive games could help communities and government with climate change adaptation and emergency management, according to a research report by RMIT University.
Australia and China strengthen carbon market collaboration
11 April, 2013The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has announced during her visit to Beijing that Australia and China have agreed to new arrangements to strengthen our collaboration on carbon markets.
National alliance formed to take back $10 billion handouts from big polluters
11 April, 2013Australia’s leading environment and community organisations have this week launched an alliance to call for the Australian Government to cut fossil fuel subsidies in the upcoming federal budget in May.
Climate change will put the squeeze on world’s wineries and wilderness, says study
09 April, 2013Could your merlot be growing alongside the moose of Yellowstone National Park soon or in prime panda habitat in China? A new study by a team of international researchers and led by Conservation International suggests that it could.
Web-based tool helps redesign sustainability within foodservice operations
08 April, 2013FirstCarbon Solutions, a pioneer in environmental sustainability business solutions, and Compass Group, a food and support services company, have announced the launch of the software tool being used to support Compass Group’s Carbon FOODprint toolkit. The web-based tool is designed to help Compass Group’s food operations staff lower their environmental impact and their operational costs.
Hunter project set to energise local businesses
05 April, 2013Businesses in the Hunter region are receiving help to reduce their energy costs and save money under a new project being funded by revenue from the carbon price.
Black & Veatch selects new chairman, president and CEO
05 April, 2013The Board of Directors of Black & Veatch has selected a new chairman, president and CEO for the company upon the decision of Len Rodman to retire at the end of 2013 after 42 years of leadership, service and dedication to the company.
Award-winning research improves wind power reliability
05 April, 2013A Curtin University researcher who has improved the reliability of wind-generated energy entering the grid was recently awarded the prestigious John Madsen Medal by Engineers Australia.
Australian Green Infrastructure Council rebrands as Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia
05 April, 2013As of 4 April, the Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC) has been renamed the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia (ISCA).
$100,000 made available to Australian NFP and community projects
04 April, 2013Ethical superannuation company Australian Ethical has announced the launch of its Community Grants program, which will see over $100,000 made available to Australian not-for-profit organisations and community projects.
Hassell studio set to achieve Australia’s newest Green Star rating
04 April, 2013International design practice Hassell has registered Australia’s first Green Star - Interiors project, with its soon-to-open studio in Sydney set to be one of the nation’s greenest offices.
