Institute to develop CCS lauched

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd formally launched the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute (GCCSI) at the inaugural meeting of institute foundation members in Canberra on 16 April 2009. The government announced the institute back in September 2008 with annual funding of up to $100 million to accelerate the deployment of commercial-scale CCS projects globally.

Environmental simulation software wins double award

Simulation software that enables Australian organisations to manage water and carbon resources more efficiently has won a double prize in South Australia's iAwards competition.

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'Alarming' use of energy, materials in newer manufacturing processes

Modern manufacturing methods are spectacularly inefficient in their use of energy and materials, according to a detailed MIT analysis of the energy use of 20 major manufacturing processes.

National water award for young engineer

URS engineer Sarah Jewell’s passion for water and the environment has led to her being crowned the inaugural Australian Water Association’s Young Water Professional of the Year.

Carbon emissions reporting software

A reporting software product designed to simplify carbon emissions reporting in Australia has been launched by Perth-based company BMS Solutions.

Carbon footprint service

Greenice has launched a carbon footprinting service based on an innovative and scientifically robust carbon accounting model developed by the Centre for Integrated Sustainability Analysis at the University of Sydney. This approach uses Input-Output Analysis, a Nobel Prize-winning macro-economic theory. It is claimed to be more practical and cost-effective than traditional audit-based footprinting methods. The model uses readily available financial data on expenses and revenue (sales), and on-site fuel consumption, and processes it through a computer model to produce a comprehensive Scope 4 carbon footprint.

Bakers, plumbers and an academic institution vie for Premier's sustainability awards

The Brumby government has revealed the 15 businesses and organisations that are in the running for the Premier's Sustainability Awards.

Graduate captures top prize at Ozwater '09

Amid the bright lights of the Ozwater ’09 Gala Dinner last week, one of the brightest stars was Alexandra Bennett, winner of this year’s AWA National Undergraduate Water Prize and graduate engineer from international advisory and design firm Hyder Consulting.

Founder of Sulabh Sanitation Movement in India awarded 2009 Stockholm Water Prize

Dr Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of the Sulabh Sanitation Movement in India, has been named the 2009 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate.

Registry system to boost carbon market integrity and growth

The Voluntary Carbon Standard Association (VCSA) has launched its global registry and project database system.

Initiative encourages Surf Life Saving Clubs to be water wise

To help the clubs further communicate the water conservation message, especially to their nippers, Grundfos is offering a bonus for all purchases of Grundfos product over $1000 (ex GST). By sending in a copy of the receipt, Surf Life Saving Clubs can redeem a $500 voucher (redeemable for Grundfos product) to be used at their next fundraising event and a fun ‘nipper pack’ for each of the club's nippers.

Two new greenhouse gases growing

Two new greenhouse gases are accumulating in the atmosphere, according to an international research team.

Greenhouse law changes mean new projects could face ban

New projects like factories and pulp mills could be banned if they have a large carbon footprint under mooted changes to environment laws.