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Stormwater basins bust nitrate
A team of researchers has found that stormwater detention basins can do more than just control water flow. [ + ]
CSIRO developing nation's insect industry
CSIRO is undertaking projects to kick-start an Australian insect industry that will tackle food waste and create a sustainable source of protein for human consumption. [ + ]
Engineers explore membrane distillation technologies
Engineers from Colorado State University have investigated why certain membrane designs purify water better than others. [ + ]
UN climate change report: land clearing and farming contribute a third of the world's greenhouse gases
A report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has found there is no way to keep global warming under 2℃ without significant reductions in land sector emissions. [ + ]
Recovering phosphorus from sewage sludge
A German research team has embarked on a three-year research project to develop a way to extract phosphorus during the incineration phase of sewage sludge treatment. [ + ]
Fuel cell vehicles on the global agenda
The international hydrogen and fuel cell industry will meet at the f-cell trade event to discuss the future of fuel cell technology. [ + ]
Don't dig yourself into an unsustainable hole
The G20 recently identified infrastructure as one of the key drivers of achieving SDGs. Riccardo Wong discusses a ground-up approach for Australia's 'big dig'. [ + ]
Researchers use wake steering to optimise wind farm
A study has found that the positioning of wind turbines is critical to optimising the amount of power generated by wind farms. [ + ]
Aged-care facility pledges sustainability
Regis Aged Care is boosting its sustainability profile by implementing LED lighting and solar installations across 35 of its sites. The investments will reduce the aged-care provider's environmental footprint and associated energy costs. [ + ]
Researchers capture 'blue energy'
Stanford researchers have developed a battery that generates energy from areas where sea water and fresh water mingle. The technology has the potential to make energy-independent and carbon-neutral coastal wastewater treatment plants a reality. [ + ]
Improving quality of life with urban resilience
From flooding to cybercrime and from earthquakes to terrorism, in today's uncertain world, resilience is more important than ever. [ + ]
2019 Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo
The Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo is where the waste, recycling and resource recovery sectors come together to find solutions for a cleaner, more sustainable future. [ + ]
Can distributed ledgers technologies help you decarbonise your business?
Jack Krutak explains how digital ledger technology can provide transparency and sustainability for businesses. [ + ]
All-Energy Australia focuses on clean energy transition
All-Energy Australia 2019 will focus on driving the energy sector's continued growth and working together to create a nation powered by clean energy. [ + ]
Energy Efficiency Expo focuses on securing our energy future
Energy Efficiency Expo is a free-to-attend industry event, launched to help organisations take control of their energy costs and improve their energy productivity. [ + ]
