Will the Southern Ocean's carbon sink hold its breath?
01 June, 2010
Ice core records show there was a sharp rise in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere - a nearly 50% increase - at the end of the last ice age. Scientists have long puzzled over the origin of all the extra CO2 that appeared as the great ice sheets melted.
Ark development with sustainable benefits
01 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Investa Property Group
North Sydney’s skyline has a new iconic landmark addition following the practical completion of Investa’s Ark development. The development, with an estimated end value of $240 million, began on the site of the old North Sydney Telephone Exchange in 2006, and was designed by Rice Daubney Architects.
Zero-emissions home constructed
01 June, 2010
Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Innovation and Industry The Honourable Richard Marles MP launched a zero-emissions demonstration home called AusZEH in Melbourne in April. The home at Laurimar in Melbourne’s north-east plans to set a precedent for sustainable living in Australia and is expected to use up to 70% less energy than a traditional home of similar size.
Bringing mining into the water reform fold
31 May, 2010
The National Water Commission has called for mining activities to be incorporated into water access and planning frameworks that are compliant with the National Water Initiative.
Hippo to share in $2 million for innovative water projects
28 May, 2010
A Melbourne Zoo research project, to test a water treatment process to better manage bacteria levels in the Pygmy Hippopotamus pool, has secured funding through round seven of the Smart Water Fund.
Coffs Harbour water reclamation plant recognised by IPWEA NSW
28 May, 2010
An innovative water reclamation plant in Coffs Harbour that meets the irrigation needs of the region, thereby conserving drinking water supplies, received the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) NSW award for Recovering, Recycling and Reusing at an awards ceremony in May.
Eaton Energy Saver System (ESS)
24 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd
The rising demand for high availability, reliability and efficient power is a continuous challenge for data centre operators. Improving energy efficiency can help address environmental, regulatory and economic pressures.
BlueScope Steel Colorbond Coolmax roofing material
24 May, 2010 | Supplied by: BlueScope Steel
In response to the growing worldwide issue of urban heat islands, BlueScope Steel has developed a roofing product named Colorbond Coolmax steel. It is a high solar reflectance material which, in moderate to hot climates, has a surface temperature that can be up to 6.5°C cooler than Colorbond steel in the colour Surfmist and up to 18°C cooler than Zincalume steel.
KSB PumpMeter pump monitoring system
24 May, 2010 | Supplied by: KSB Australia Pty Ltd
PumpMeter comprises pressure sensors as well as an analysing and display unit attached to the pump. It measures suction pressure, discharge pressure, differential pressure and head.
EcoStruxure energy management solution
24 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric has announced its EcoStruxure solution architecture, an approach which unites its expertise in power, data centres, process and machines, building control, and physical security to enable intelligent energy management solutions for users seeking to optimise energy efficiencies across multiple domains of their business.
Innovec Controls LEDDL LED lights
24 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Innovec Controls Pty Ltd
Innovec Controls has launched its energy-saving, low-voltage LED downlight and dimming control systems for the Australian domestic housing and commercial markets.
Standards on sustainability in building
20 May, 2010
A new edition of ‘ASTM International Standards on Sustainability in Building’ is available on CD-ROM.
EPA awards Yalumba's sustainability journey
19 May, 2010
The Environment Protection Authority is presenting The Yalumba Wine Company with South Australia's first EPA Accredited Sustainability Licence.
$5.5m to help 22 manufacturers go green
17 May, 2010
A food manufacturer, an electroplating company and a manufacturer of sailboat hardware are among the latest businesses to receive a Re-tooling for Climate Change grant to save water or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Increasing support for business R&D
14 May, 2010
Australian businesses will receive a significant boost in support for research and development, under new R&D tax incentive legislation introduced into Parliament.
