Rating tool helps to clear the air
07 July, 2009
A new tool which rates the environmental features of multi-unit residential buildings will help reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions while delivering health benefits and financial savings for building occupants.
Grundfos announces first global GreenPlumbers partnership
02 July, 2009
Grundfos Pumps has joined with GreenPlumbers to help guide and support improved water and energy conservation practices.
Australia's energy use has increased
01 July, 2009
Australia's total energy use has increased by 15% over the last six years, according to a report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Permafrost melt poses major climate change threat
01 July, 2009
New research shows that carbon stored in high-altitude frozen soils is double that of previous estimates.
'Big infrastructure' not the answer
01 July, 2009
Australians have continued to make their mark on the international water scene as part of Singapore International Water Week, sharing local experience with nations struggling with extreme water challenges. And one message is that ‘big infrastructure’ is not always the solution.
Vote on Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme delayed
30 June, 2009
The vote on the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) legislation has been delayed by the Senate till 13 August.
IT students first in green revolution
30 June, 2009
Box Hill Institute’s new ‘Green IT’ students will be the first in Australia fully prepared to manage the government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme when it comes into effect in the near future. The Vocational Graduate Certificate in ICT Sustainability, teaching IT graduates how to implement sustainable IT initiatives, will be launched at Box Hill Institute on 25 August.
Watersave Australia nominated finalist in national environmental awards
30 June, 2009
Sydney-based sustainable-solutions provider, Watersave Australia, has been nominated as a finalist in two categories of the 2009 Banksia Environmental Foundation National Awards.
Industry alliance announced
29 June, 2009
IBM in the US has announced an industry alliance with key leaders in metering, monitoring, automation, data communications, software and analytics to provide smart solutions for energy, water, waste and greenhouse gas management.
Water treatment facility earns two APWA awards
24 June, 2009
The Black & Veatch-designed Geneva Water Treatment Facility was named a 2009 Project of the Year Award winner and a Public Works Project Excellence Award winner by the Chicago Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA).
Biodiesel boost
23 June, 2009
A grants program for biodiesel production will kickstart the biodiesel industry in New Zealand, according to Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee.
Assessment framework for certifications schemes
22 June, 2009
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has released its new Assessment Framework for Forest Management Certification Schemes, as part of its ongoing review of the Green Star environmental rating tools for buildings.
Collaboration to deliver carbon accounting solution
19 June, 2009
EDS and SAP Australia and New Zealand have announced an initiative that will provide a new carbon accounting solution to make it easier for Australian companies to comply with new federal government emissions guidelines.
Winners of NSW Compost Leadership Awards announced
17 June, 2009
The winners of the 2009 NSW Compost Leadership Awards were announced at the NSW Compost Ball in Orange. The major award, 'Leadership in the Recycled Organics Industry', was won by SITA Environmental Solutions for its new SAWT facility in Kemps Creek, NSW.
Ancient eruptions warn of climate change and mass extinctions
16 June, 2009
A Curtin University of Technology researcher has shown that some ancient periods of massive volcanic eruptions released greenhouse gases so quickly that they caused rapid climate change and mass extinctions.
