Climate change tool for coastal communities
02 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Griffith UniversityThe National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility has launched the beta version of CoastAdapt, a climate risk management framework for Australian coastal communities.
Counting down to the 2016 Smart Lighting Summit
01 September, 2016 | Supplied by: Expotrade Australia Pty LtdThe 2016 edition of the annual Australian Smart Lighting Summit convenes in Melbourne next week from 6–7 September. This year's event will discuss smart lighting, smart cities and the Internet of Things.
Steps to a smarter carbon policy
31 August, 2016The Energy Networks Association has released a report analysing alternative carbon policy options. The analysis confirms that if governments focus on outcomes, rather than picking technology winners, Australia can meet its carbon target while saving customers $216 per year and achieving economic savings of $900 million.
World Water Week opens in Stockholm
30 August, 2016Around 3000 people from over 120 countries are meeting in Stockholm this week for the 26th annual World Water Week, organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute.
Solar and storage to be showcased at All-Energy Australia
30 August, 2016The All-Energy Australia Exhibition and Conference will showcase the huge leaps in the renewable energy sector over the past year.
JMW awarded for work with Yarra Valley Water
26 August, 2016JMW has received its third international AMCF Spotlight Award from the Association of Management Consulting Firms — and its second for supporting an Australian water utility.
Energy rating tool for apartments announced
25 August, 2016 | Supplied by: Office of Environment and Heritage NSWThe federal and state governments have announced funding for a new rating tool for apartment buildings that will drive sustainability upgrades, resulting in greenhouse gas reductions and bill savings.
Sydney apartment buildings invited to go green
24 August, 2016The City of Sydney is inviting 20 high-rise apartment buildings to join Smart Green Apartments — a free program that is intended to reduce emissions and slash utility bills.
Mayoral candidate Christine Forster announces plans for a sustainable Sydney
24 August, 2016Liberal councillor Christine Forster, who is running against Clover Moore as mayor of the City of Sydney, has announced a suite of policies to help residents better contribute to a sustainable city.
Virgin Australia introduces mushrooms grown from coffee grounds
22 August, 2016Virgin Australia has partnered with start-up company Fungimental to introduce sustainably produced oyster mushrooms onboard its flights. The mushrooms are grown in used coffee grounds collected from the Virgin Australia Sydney Lounge.
$33 million to improve Victoria's energy efficiency
22 August, 2016The Victorian Government will reboot the Greener Government Buildings Program, which was removed in 2013, with a $33 million investment over the next two years.
'Green corridor' showcases sustainability in the tourism industry
19 August, 2016Hotelier Dr Jerry Schwartz has launched a 'green corridor' between his hotels in NSW and the ACT to highlight the potential of environmental initiatives in the tourism industry.
WA to introduce a container deposit scheme
18 August, 2016 by Lauren DavisThe Western Australian Government has announced its intention to introduce a container deposit scheme (CDS) for drink bottles and cans, expected to commence mid-2018.
Victoria's 6 Star Energy-rated NABERS building
17 August, 2016171 Collins Street has become the first building in Victoria to achieve a 6 Star NABERS Energy rating, featuring best practice sustainability features in an architectural landmark that fuses a heritage facade with modern design.
Microbeads proved to contaminate fish
17 August, 2016 | Supplied by: RMIT UniversityAs pressure mounts for a global ban on microbeads, researchers from RMIT University and Hainan University have for the first time shown that these tiny polyethylene particles directly contaminate fish with toxic chemical pollutants.
