PMSEIC releases expert reports on food security and energy-water-carbon intersections
01 December, 2010
The Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering and Innovation Council (PMSEIC) has released two expert scientific reports on serious issues facing the nation - Australia and Food Security in a Changing World and Challenges at Energy-Water-Carbon Intersections.
National engineering award for Alcoa
30 November, 2010
A scientific breakthrough in alumina refining has earned aluminium company Alcoa the Australian Government Engineering Innovation Award at the 2010 Australian Engineering Excellence Awards in Canberra.
Advancing the uptake of water recycling
30 November, 2010
The Acting CEO of the National Water Commission, James Cameron, today called for greater use of recycled water as part of Australia’s urban water supplies.
Sydney Water Cost of Carbon Abatement Tool
29 November, 2010 | Supplied by: Sydney Water Corporation
As the federal government moves closer to putting a price on carbon, Sydney Water, with assistance from its energy partners (Energetics and Worley Parsons), has developed a Cost of Carbon Abatement Tool (CCA Tool) to compare opportunities that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the water industry.
Industry input sought on extending NABERS rating scale
25 November, 2010
Australian buildings are becoming so much more energy efficient; the NABERS program has opened up a discussion on extending its traditional five-star rating scale.
All independent MPs support boost for R&D
24 November, 2010
More businesses will get more support for research and development under legislation passed by the House of Representatives.
Study into emission reduction policies in key economies
22 November, 2010
The Productivity Commission will undertake a study of emission and energy-reduction policies in key international economies to help inform the government’s plan to introduce a carbon price in Australia, the federal government has announced.
Carbon farming framework released
22 November, 2010
The federal government has released a framework for how farmers, foresters and landholders will be able to generate carbon credits under the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI).
Leading industry council supports infrastructure report card
22 November, 2010
The Australian Green Infrastructure Council (AGIC) supports the findings of, and congratulates Engineers Australia on Wednesday’s release of its Infrastructure Report Card on Queensland.
Water recycling project
22 November, 2010
A landmark water recycling project will make West Werribee one of the most water-conscious areas in Victoria.
Global CO2 emissions may set a record this year
22 November, 2010
Global carbon dioxide emissions contributing to atmospheric warming show no sign of abating and may reach record levels in 2010, according to the Global Carbon Project (GCP), supported by CSIRO’s Marine and Atmospheric Research Division.
Rising Aussie dollar bigger shock than carbon price
22 November, 2010
Australia’s economy has felt a bigger impact from the recent surge of the Australian dollar than it would have from the introduction of a carbon price, according to a report released today.
Fuji Xerox Australia awarded GECA ecolabel for sustainability
18 November, 2010
Fuji Xerox Australia has been awarded the Good Environmental Choice Australia Label for its ApeosPort III and IV and DocuCentre III and IV multifunction devices by Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA). It is the only vendor of multifunction device technology to receive this accolade in Australia.
NZ government says agriculture may not make ETS in 2015
18 November, 2010
The New Zealand government's plan to include agriculture in the Emissions Trading Scheme in 2015 may not go ahead if New Zealand's trading partners fail to introduce a carbon tax or ETS.
Minister congratulates top water-saving businesses
17 November, 2010
The most water wise businesses in Sydney, the Illawarra and the Blue Mountains were revealed last night at the 7th annual business water efficiency awards, held in Sydney.
