First Australian finalist in Edison Awards
14 April, 2015Green technology company Green Distillation Technologies (GDT) has become the first ever Australian finalist in the Edison Awards - a prestigious innovation prize named after inventor Thomas Edison.
Energy productivity a focus of the Energy White Paper
13 April, 2015Minister for Industry and Science Ian Macfarlane released the Australian Government's Energy White Paper last week.
IKEA veggie balls are a meat-free and sustainable alternative
13 April, 2015IKEA Australia has announced the launch of its new veggie ball, GRÖNSAKSBULLAR, as the first step to include a wider variety of healthier and more sustainable food choices at its in-store restaurants.
Making wheat drought-proof
13 April, 2015A University of Queensland PhD candidate has developed a cheap and simple technique allowing scientists to better adapt grain crops such as wheat to drought conditions, which are predicted to become more frequent and severe due to climate change.
RET reduction deal backed by Labor
10 April, 2015 by Lauren DavisThe ALP will reluctantly support a forced compromise deal of a 33,500 GWh Renewable Energy Target (RET) in 2020, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has announced.
Trends and challenges facing water utilities in Australia
09 April, 2015 by Francois Gouws, Managing Director, TRILITY | Supplied by: TRILITY
Water utilities have a well-deserved reputation for being quiet achievers. They are constantly being challenged to adapt to climate variability and meet sustainability targets.
2015 ASPIRE award focuses on disaster resilience
08 April, 2015The Australian Academy of Science has called for applications from Australian researchers for the APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (ASIPIRE) award for 2015.
Sydney Opera House celebrates sustainability legacy
07 April, 2015The Sydney Opera House has released a YouTube video celebrating its sustainable design, as originally envisioned by architect Jørn Utzon.
Sydney Opera House celebrates sustainability legacy
07 April, 2015The Sydney Opera House has released a YouTube video celebrating its sustainable design, as originally envisioned by architect Jørn Utzon.
Sustainable chemistry building opens at Monash
02 April, 2015Monash University this week opened its new Green Chemical Futures building, in a ceremony attended by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Training Scott Ryan.
Graphene light bulb to brighten up the future
02 April, 2015Just over a decade since graphene was first isolated by researchers at The University of Manchester, spin-out company Graphene Lighting PLC plans to produce a light bulb made of the revolutionary material.
Graphene light bulb to brighten up the future
02 April, 2015Just over a decade since graphene was first isolated by researchers at The University of Manchester, spin-out company Graphene Lighting PLC plans to produce a light bulb made of the revolutionary material.
Sustainable chemistry building opens at Monash
02 April, 2015Monash University this week opened its new Green Chemical Futures building, in a ceremony attended by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Education and Training Scott Ryan.
Peter Smith appointed to SLR Consulting
01 April, 2015SLR Consulting has announced the appointment of Peter Smith as technical director in the Environmental Management, Planning and Approvals team, based at the environmental consultancy's Brisbane office.
Peter Smith appointed to SLR Consulting
01 April, 2015SLR Consulting has announced the appointment of Peter Smith as technical director in the Environmental Management, Planning and Approvals team, based at the environmental consultancy's Brisbane office.
