Are current groundwater remediation technologies sustainable?
20 July, 2009 by Andrew Thomas*
As the remediation industry matures and becomes more conscious of the impact of remediation activities on the environment, the question now arises whether these technologies are sustainable remediation approaches to be considered in the future.
Focus on 'Securing our Water Future' for National Water Week
14 July, 2009
National Water Week 2009, the premier, all-encompassing community water awareness event in Australia, will be held from 18–24 October 2009.
Queensland to host Australia’s biggest water gathering
13 July, 2009
Queensland will again be at the centre of the national water debate, when Brisbane hosts the Ozwater water conference and exhibition in March 2010.
Call for comment on the draft National Waste Policy Framework
09 July, 2009
Environment Minister Peter Garrett has invited comment on the draft National Waste Policy Framework — Less Waste More Resources.
Creative Water Technology wins Innovic’s International Next Big Thing Award 2009
07 July, 2009
An innovation that allows highly-contaminated wastewater to be cleaned has won Innovic’s International Next Big Thing Award 2009 — Green/Environmental category.
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.
Parsons Brinckerhoff releases sustainability report
07 July, 2009
Infrastructure consultancy Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) has released its first sustainability report.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
