A 20-metre sailboat currently on a three-year maritime expedition from the North to the South Pole recently arrived in Australia to raise international awareness about the effects of climate change.

Sustainable building provider Vento Australasia is participating in a Victorian state government initiative to provide inspiration to the next generation of energy-efficient relocatable classrooms.

O'Donnell Griffin has completed two alternative energy projects in New Zealand on time, on budget and with zero lost-time injuries.

A white paper developed from a Water Environment Federation workshop last year has provided six key recommendations for overcoming economic pressures in the water industry.

The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) and NSW Forest Products Association (FPA) have announced that they are hopeful common sense will prevail over the use of native forest woody biomass for green energy and its eligibility for renewable energy certificates under the national renewable energy target scheme.

The energy management company Schneider Electric is encouraging Australians to sign up to its free, e-learning online Energy University to learn about the latest energy-efficient solutions and energy-management practices to help save money, reduce emissions and increase business efficiency.

Researchers in the US are moving closer to developing inexpensive solar cells.

A new ISO Standard has been released to help reduce the environmental impacts of products and services.

The carbon tax in Australia is set to become law after the lower house of Parliament passed the government’s set of Bills to establish the world’s second largest carbon pricing scheme.

The Australian Battery Recycling Initiative (ABRI) has initiated an industry awareness program to ensure that all organisations involved in the recovery of automotive and industrial batteries are aware of their legal, social and environmental obligations.

Parramatta City Council has awarded its contract to process construction and demolition waste to Benedict Recyling.

The deadline for entries for The Australian Innovation Challenge awards has now been extended to 12 October.

Australian business and industry have been asked to have their say on the Australian Government's Clean Technology programs.

A resource has been launched to promote Australia's green building capabilities.

Alongside the exciting line-up of new vehicle and technology introductions on its stand at Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford is also unveiling a rather surprising addition to its range - an e-bike.