Industry News
Young researcher awarded to propel methane-reduction study
A young South Australian will investigate how to improve the operation of wastewater sludge-drying lagoons by reducing their methane emissions. [ + ]
Investigation underway to reduce steel manufacture emissions
CO2CRC has been awarded funding to conduct important research into reducing greenhouse gas emissions in steel production. [ + ]
Businesses unlock $14m windfall from corporate renewable PPAs
Analysis from Flow Power reveals that companies signed onto corporate renewable PPAs saved up to $14 million. [ + ]
Watch your water footprint, says WaterAid
Food and clothing imports are preventing many poor and marginalised communities from getting a daily clean water supply, according to a new report from WaterAid. [ + ]
Study reveals 94% of Australians are messing up recycling
New research highlights a staggering 94% of Australians are making recycling mistakes despite 60% being extremely confident in their recycling habits. [ + ]
Innovation celebration at Total Facilities 2019
PropTech, digital twins, 'emotional technology' trackers and the latest energy-saving initiatives in the built environment will be taking centre stage at this year's event. [ + ]
Solar and wind farms get funding for forecasting
Solar and wind farms will trial providing their own short-term generation forecasts under a new funding initiative. [ + ]
Next step to understanding stored carbon dioxide
Construction of two shallow observation wells has been successfully completed as part of a new carbon capture and storage project. [ + ]
Call for Canberra to enact five major waste strategies
ACOR and national recycling campaign group Boomerang Alliance have released five priority actions for the next federal government to implement. [ + ]
Coal-fired power stations affect rainfall patterns, says global study
An international study has revealed that modern coal-fired power stations produce more ultrafine particles (UFPs) than road traffic and can modify and redistribute rainfall patterns. [ + ]
New Zealand an 'innovation lab' for climate change
New Zealand could be a climate change 'innovation lab' for the rest of the world according to international planning expert Sue Minter. [ + ]
Murray–Darling water prices unlikely to reach millennium peaks
ABARES research reveals that water allocation prices in 2019–20 are unlikely to reach Millennium Drought peaks. [ + ]
Billions wasted in water recovery subsidies, reveals ANU study
An ANU study has revealed that billions of dollars are being wasted in water recovery subsidies across the Murray–Darling Basin. [ + ]
Shift to clean energy will support low-income households
The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has urged the federal government to invest in energy efficiency for the sake of those on low incomes. [ + ]
NSW parties must prioritise waste management, says WMRR
Waste Management and Resource Recovery (WMRR) is urging all NSW parties to commit to six key priorities in the NSW election on 23 March. [ + ]
