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.
RET draft legislation
16 June, 2009
The government has released exposure draft legislation for the expanded Renewable Energy Target (RET) which will allow for the creation of 'Solar Credits' for small-scale solar, wind and hydro systems installed from 9 June 2009.
Environmental award for energy-efficient products and solutions
12 June, 2009
The 2009 Green Excellence Environmental Activism Award, conferred annually for centrifugal pumps by the global consultancy company Frost & Sullivan, was received by KSB in the British capital.
Insulation installer register now open
12 June, 2009
Environment Minister Peter Garrett has invited eligible businesses from around the country to register for the Australian government’s ceiling insulation program Installer Provider Register.
CBD building keeps 91% of waste out of landfill
12 June, 2009
Sydney recycler WSN Environmental Solutions has achieved great success in the first year of its GreenStep contract with the Gateway building in Sydney, with its resource recovery program keeping 91% of the building’s waste out of landfill.
Environment groups unite to oppose emissions trading legislation
12 June, 2009
A series of compromises by the federal government on its pre-election commitment to take strong action on climate change has led to national and peak state-based environment organisations today uniting in opposition to the proposed emissions trading legislation.
Water deal a breakthrough for the Murray
11 June, 2009
The Victorian and federal governments’ breakthrough agreement to partially lift the 4% cap on interstate water trade and allow the Commonwealth to buy an anticipated 460 billion litres of water for the Murray River system was welcomed by the Australian Conservation Foundation and Environment Victoria.
World Environment Day award winners announced
11 June, 2009
The winners of this year’s United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Awards were announced at a gala presentation dinner held at the Grand Hyatt, Melbourne. The event was hosted by Ian Kiernan, Chairman of Clean Up Australia and Clean Up the World.
Car-sharing service focuses on sustainable driving
09 June, 2009
Honda Australia is providing two Honda Civic Hybrids to car-sharing service Flexicar as a contribution to sustainable driving.
