Sea levels to rise several metres this century
27 June, 2007Australia’s sea levels will rise by several metres by the end of the century due to rapidly increasing greenhouse gas concentrations, according to research from a group of international scientists.
Study shows tropics absorbing northern emissions
26 June, 2007An international research team, including three CSIRO scientists, has thrown new light on the way that carbon dioxide produced by industrial activities in the Northern Hemisphere is absorbed by vegetation across the globe, particularly in tropical regions.
Business as usual for Lend Lease
22 June, 2007 by Kylie Wilson-Field, JournalistLend Lease is a leading retail and community residential property group integrated with strong investment management and construction management businesses around the globe. They are also one of the world's leading sustainable organisations
Space mission: possible
19 June, 2007Our understanding of our planet's structure, climate and the impact of climate change through global warming is to be dramatically increased by a new space mission.
Anticipating climate change risks
15 June, 2007An Australian in-depth symposium ‘Anticipating climate change risks, costs and opportunities for infrastructure: A conference for asset owners and investors’ will be held at the University of Melbourne on 21 June 2007.
Takeoff of carbon offset scheme praised
15 June, 2007The launch of Pacific Blue NZ’s Carbon Offset scheme for customers is yet another step in the nation’s drive towards carbon neutrality, according to government Ministers David Benson-Pope and David Parker.
New green building report for councils
13 June, 2007A report from ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability – Oceania (ICLEI Oceania) and the Building Commission highlights nine key pathways for local government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable buildings.
Water China 2008 and PVP China 2008
13 June, 2007The largest Chinese trade fair for the Water Industry, the Water China/PVP China, in Canton (Guangzhou), will be held 4-7 March 2008.
Australians take up climate change challenge
12 June, 2007The Banksia Environmental Foundation has announced its Prime Minister’s Environmentalist of the Year finalists for the annual Banksia Awards 2007.
CSIRO begins climate project with China
08 June, 2007CSIRO and the Australian Greenhouse Office (AGO) have signed a two-year funding agreement for collaboration between CSIRO statisticians and the Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the Chinese Academy of Science.
Sustainability Victoria grant awarded
04 June, 2007Warrnambool Cheese and Butter has received a $990,000 grant from the Sustainability Fund, a Victorian government initiative managed by Sustainability Victoria, for its salt and water reduction and re-use strategy.
Graduate students showcase design ideas for a sustainable future
31 May, 2007Among the exciting line up of graduate student work to be exhibited at the Society for Responsible Design ChangeX 2007 exhibition, will be a number of eco-friendly designs including an environmentally sound shower system for the homeless, a system for upgrading storm water for local use and a combined system for domestic grey water recycling that also monitors water saving.
South Australia's water industry leaders revealed
30 May, 2007Five leading South Australian water industry businesses and one committed individual were recognised at the 2007 Water Industry Alliance Awards.
Carbon neutral web host
29 May, 2007Web hosting company, ilisys has claimed that it is the first web hosting company of its kind to achieve carbon neutrality in Australia
Principal risk assessment consultant appointed
28 May, 2007Dr Garry Smith, formerly director and professor of environmental management at the Institute of Environmental Studies UNSW, has been appointed as a principal risk assessment consultant at HLA-Envirosciences.
