Sustainable water management in the mining industry
01 October, 2013 by Dr Paul Slatter*Water shortages, vast distances and increasing water costs have mining companies, particularly in Australia, seeking cost-efficient and environmentally friendly ways to manage water supply on-site.
Renewable energy e-learning course for developing countries
30 September, 2013The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, has created an e-learning course which intends to take renewable energy to developing countries across the world.
'Sensing City' project launched in Christchurch
27 September, 2013 | Supplied by: ArupThe Sensing City project will see sensors installed in Christchurch to collect real-time information about how a city actually works.
Software to revalue assets based on climate science
27 September, 2013 | Supplied by: Climate Risk Pty LtdAustralian company Climate Risk has registered international patents for climate change adaptation software for property and infrastructure assets.
Carbon farming should consider more than carbon
26 September, 2013Research led by CSIRO has shown that carbon farming schemes, which pay landholders for planting trees to absorb carbon dioxide, should consider other benefits such as the reversal of land clearing and the restoration of ecosystem services, including pest control, pollination and soil and water conservation.
ClimateWatch mobile phone app reaches finals in Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards
25 September, 2013Earthwatch Institute Australia has been named as a finalist in the Victorian Premier's Sustainability Awards for the ClimateWatch mobile phone app. The app has been added to the company's existing web-based program.
Corporate sustainability: the big picture
25 September, 2013 by Dr Chet Chaffee* | Supplied by: FirstCarbon SolutionsMany leading global companies - including those in Australia and New Zealand - are seriously embracing sustainability practices. Their leaders understand that this approach is not simply a reporting exercise, but that full and transparent disclosure to all stakeholders is crucial for success in today’s competitive market.
Building control for energy efficiency
23 September, 2013A single advanced building control now in development could slash 18% - tens of thousands of dollars - off the overall annual energy bill of the average large office building, with no loss of comfort, according to a report by researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
North South Interconnection System Project wins project management award
23 September, 2013At the AIPM South Australian awards night, SA Water and the Waterlink Joint Venture won the Construction/Engineering Projects >$100,000,000 category for their delivery of the North South Interconnection System Project (NSISP).
Innovative engineers awarded with top honours
23 September, 2013The winners of the highly coveted 2013 Engineering Excellence Awards Sydney were announced on Friday night (20 September 2013), highlighting the industry’s capacity for creativity and innovation through the achievement of groundbreaking accomplishments.
Livable Housing Australia provides pathway to Green Star certification
23 September, 2013Buildings which receive a Platinum rating from Livable Housing Australia (LHA) will now also receive automatic Green Star points under the Green Building Council of Australia's (GBCA) rating system for buildings.
Sell your unwanted building materials and help the environment
20 September, 2013 | Supplied by: BuildBITSWestern Sydney builder Neil Turrell has created an online marketplace that is changing the way in which Australians purchase, sell and dispose of unwanted building products. The BuildBITS app and online market allows people to sell excess building products that would typically be thrown in skip bins and contribute to landfill.
Community grants for non-toxic weed removal
20 September, 2013Weedtechnics has developed a non-toxic method of weed removal. The company will subsidise up to 30% off a Steamwand SW series to groups across Australia.
Xylem named to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices once again
19 September, 2013Global water technology company Xylem has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the second year in a row, in recognition of its ongoing sustainability initiatives.
All-Energy Australia speakers share their plans for clean energy
19 September, 2013Two of this year’s All-Energy Australia speakers are John Hofmeister, the US-based former president of Shell Oil Company, and Brian Rourke, managing director of Tidal Energy Australia. Hofmeister and Rourke have spoken on the subject matter of their keynote speeches.
