Research study reveals that a significant saving of carbon emissions can by acheived by reducing potable water use.

A paper water bottle, a musical robot, a biodegradable fishing sinker, a palm-sized ultrasound device which acts like a visual stethoscope, a movable power point, a secure online file management and storage mechanism, and a fingerprint lock are just some of the original innovations to make the 25 finalists of INNOVIC’s International Next Big Thing Award 2009.

Entries for the national 2009 savewater! awards close 1 June.

Global business poised to push governments on climate deal, says Oxfam.

Carbon dioxide is now being captured by researchers in an Australian pre-combustion carbon capture project.

SITA welcomes the announcement that the federal government has removed Legacy Emissions caused by waste landfills from the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).

Sustainable buildings among outstanding projects honoured in NZIA 2009 New Zealand Architecture Awards.

The Australian urban water industry has entered a partnership with US drinking water and wastewater research bodies to cooperatively fund water-related research projects and share knowledge and outcomes.

The state government needs to provide more funding and guidance to councils to help them prepare for the impacts of climate change, according to the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW.

Murdoch University scientists have combined engineering and modern biotechnology in a process that will combat offending industry odours — particularly wastewater treatment and secondary waste processing.

Germany’s Roth & Rau AG, an international supplier for the solar power industry, will set up a silicon solar cell production line at the University of New South Wales. The pilot line will be the backbone of the $20 m Solar Industrial Research Facility (SIRF) at UNSW.

The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has signed a memorandum of understanding for energy efficiency, with a commitment to consider signing an Intergovernmental Agreement on the National Strategy.

The Rudd government has announced a $4.5 billion investment for clean energy initiatives in its 2009/10 budget.

Outdated government procurement polices are stalling opportunities to stimulate the growth of green jobs and protect Australia’s environment, according to a report released by the Total Environment Centre (TEC).

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued its draft water planning and management charge rules and draft advice to the Minister for Climate Change and Water, for public consultation.