Nano research to advance optical IT
21 June, 2013A research team at Swinburne University of Technology has overcome a fundamental law of optical science that could lead to faster and more energy-efficient optical computing.
WorldGBC Government Leadership Awards open for nominations
21 June, 2013The World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) is accepting nominations for the global Government Leadership Awards - a biennial event which was first held in 2011.
White paper to build Australia’s resilience to natural disasters
21 June, 2013The Australian Business Roundtable for Disaster Resilience & Safer Communities has released a white paper that details a sustainable and comprehensive approach to managing natural disasters.
Extension of Energy Efficiency Opportunities program
19 June, 2013The Australian Government’s Energy Efficiency Opportunities (EEO) program, which encourages large energy-using businesses to increase their efficiency, is being broadened to incorporate new developments and major expansions, saving business millions of dollars in energy costs across the lifetime of new projects.
China launches its first emissions trading scheme
19 June, 2013China launched its first carbon emissions trading scheme yesterday in Shenzhen. By 2015, the scheme aims to reduce the city’s carbon emissions per unit of GDP by 21% compared to 2010 levels.
University and Unitywater foster future engineers and scientists
17 June, 2013Unitywater and the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) today signed an agreement to work together to benefit USC’s students by supporting their tertiary education and providing local opportunities to kickstart their careers.
Green Star library is smart and sustainable
17 June, 2013Victoria’s Melton Library and Learning Hub - officially opened on 15 June - has been awarded a 5 Star Green Star - Public Building Design PILOT rating from the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). This makes it Australia’s first completed Green Star library.
Fluoro-light recyclers recognised
14 June, 2013A number of Victorian organisations were today recognised for their participation in the fluoro-light recycling program FluoroCycle, which ensures harmful mercury is kept out of the environment.
Carbon farming piggery trades ACCUs
14 June, 2013Environmental trader Greenbank Environmental has announced the first successful trade of Australian carbon credit units (ACCUs) created by a piggery under the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI).
Bioenergy Australia 2013 Conference call for abstracts
13 June, 2013The organising committee for the Bioenergy Australia 2013 Conference invites interested parties to submit abstracts for presentation at this year’s conference.
2013 UNAA World Environment Day Awards winners announced
13 June, 2013The winners of the 2013 World Environment Awards were announced at the awards presentation dinner held last week in Melbourne.
Intelligent door seal prevents poor air quality
13 June, 2013Researchers in Germany have come up with an intelligent door seal system that calculates the best compromise between good indoor air quality and energy efficiency.
Europe’s environment now healthier - but new risks emerging
12 June, 2013Europeans live longer and healthier lives than in the past, partly due to successful environmental policies that have reduced the exposure to harmful environmental contaminants in air, water and food, according to a new report. However, these contaminants are still a problem, and several new health risks are emerging, for example, from new chemicals, new products and changing lifestyle patterns.
Canon Oceania launches its 2013 environmental grants program
12 June, 2013Canon Oceania is calling for applicants for its annual environmental grants program, offering grants, in kind, worth a total of $45,000 to Australian and New Zealand organisations dedicated to making a positive impact on their environment and the community.
NZ adopts NABERS scheme for energy-efficient commercial buildings
12 June, 2013New Zealand Energy and Resources Minister Simon Bridges has launched NABERSNZ, an energy-rating scheme which aims to transform the way office buildings use energy.
