CEFC saved by the Senate
19 June, 2014The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) was saved yesterday after the Senate, led by the Labor Party and Greens, rejected legislation to abolish the scheme for a second time.
Climate change is an economic issue, says CEDA
19 June, 2014CEDA has released 'The Economics of Climate Change', a report which examines the economic impact of climate change for Australia, explores the responses of other nations and considers what policies will be most effective for Australia to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change.
Top five councils for e-waste recycling awarded
19 June, 2014MobileMuster, the not-for-profit recycling program of the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association, has announced the winners of its 2014 Local Government Recycling Awards.
AWA welcomes investment in water
18 June, 2014NSW Treasurer Andrew Constance has handed down the 2014-15 Budget for NSW. The state government's investment in the water industry has been welcomed by the Australian Water Association (AWA).
Paler pavement to cool our cities?
17 June, 2014The City of Sydney is conducting a trial to explore the potential for light-coloured pavement to reduce temperatures in surrounding areas.
Four events in one at Australian Sustainability Week
17 June, 2014Australian Sustainability Week will be held for the first time from 15-16 October 2014 in Melbourne, where it will be held every year from now on.
UTS raises the roof for sustainability
16 June, 2014The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) unveiled its new Faculty of Engineering and IT (FEIT) building on 12 June. The 44,000 m2 facility is the university's first building to offset its energy usage from renewables.
Yingli Solar to be a carbon neutral World Cup sponsor
12 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Yingli Green Energy Australia Pty LtdYingli Green Energy, the vertically integrated photovoltaic module manufacturer known as Yingli Solar, plans to become the first ever carbon neutral sponsor of the FIFA World Cup.
Registration for Waste Expo now open
12 June, 2014Waste Expo is a business-to-business event showcasing the latest technologies, service and solutions across all areas of waste management, recycling and sustainability. The 2014 expo will take place from 15-16 October at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Schneider Electric Integrated Planning and Optimisation Solution
11 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has launched the Integrated Planning and Optimisation Solution, designed to provide mining companies with an integrated software solution that manages their entire mining operation from resource to market.
Green paper on Developing Northern Australia
11 June, 2014Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss has released the green paper on Developing Northern Australia. The development of the region is a priority for the Australian Government, the minister said.
Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme launches in July
11 June, 2014The Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme, announced by the federal government in January this year, will officially begin on 1 July. The national program aims to address the growing challenge posed by the disposal of the millions of old tyres dumped every year.
Singapore International Water Week wraps up
10 June, 2014Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2014, held from 1-5 June, attracted more than 20,000 participants from 118 countries and regions spanning government, international organisations, industry and academia.
Report on sustainability and the supply chain
10 June, 2014Sustainability at Work has launched the report 'The Sustainability and Supply Chain Divide: Insights into the gaps, challenges and opportunities for Australian companies'.
Carbon capture at the source
06 June, 2014Scientists from Rice University have created a simple and inexpensive way to separate carbon dioxide from natural gas at wellheads.
