Industry News
Research into the benefits of green planted roofs
The University of Canterbury (UC) is investigating the benefits of green planted roofs for the New Zealand built environment. [ + ]
Global Energy Prize honours scientists for rechargeable batteries, physics work
The Global Energy Prize (GEP), one of the world’s most prestigious awards recognising outstanding achievements across the world in energy research and technology, has announced this year’s two honourees for their important contributions and research in rechargeable batteries and physics. [ + ]
Community engagement the key to better cities, says GBCA
A new strategic and streamlined approach to planning in NSW can deliver better communities and cities, but it requires a genuine commitment to community engagement, says the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). [ + ]
Accolades for 73 years of sugar innovation
Two QUT researchers have received industry accolades for their commitment to innovating Australia’s sugar industry. [ + ]
Nominations now open for NSW Green Globe Awards
Nominations are now open for the NSW Government’s 14th annual Green Globe Awards, celebrating environmental excellence and innovation in NSW. [ + ]
Green cities mean healthier people, says study
Australians will be happier, safer and healthier if they look after the wildlife in their cities, according to a new scientific study. [ + ]
International acquisitions follow strong growth for Australian environmental firm
Independent environmental firm SLR Consulting has announced two international acquisitions: California-based Strategic Engineering & Sciences (SES) and Johannesburg-based Synergistics Environmental Services (Synergistics). [ + ]
Carbon pollution declines as economy grows
National Greenhouse Accounts released yesterday show Australia’s carbon pollution fell slightly during 2012, even though the economy continued to grow, due mainly to lower greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity generation sector. [ + ]
Forestry wood waste for renewable energy
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has today called on state and federal governments to promote the opportunities for woody waste to produce more renewable energy, provided these resources are sourced from sustainably managed forests. [ + ]
Future food security might be as close as the backyard
Under the increasing threat of climate change, securing the future production and distribution of nutritious, affordable food is looming as a global problem. [ + ]
Australian Government welcomes ACCC decision on Tyre Stewardship Scheme
The Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water Services, Amanda Rishworth MP, has congratulated the tyre industry on receiving the green light for a national Tyre Stewardship Scheme. [ + ]
Applications are now open for a community grant of up to $10,000 for local projects that will help increase the recycling of beverage containers.
Grants available for beverage-container recycling projects [ + ]
Simulations key to emergency and climate planning: report
Computer simulation and interactive games could help communities and government with climate change adaptation and emergency management, according to a research report by RMIT University. [ + ]
National alliance formed to take back $10 billion handouts from big polluters
Australia’s leading environment and community organisations have this week launched an alliance to call for the Australian Government to cut fossil fuel subsidies in the upcoming federal budget in May. [ + ]
Australia and China strengthen carbon market collaboration
The Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, has announced during her visit to Beijing that Australia and China have agreed to new arrangements to strengthen our collaboration on carbon markets. [ + ]
