The Hestia Project™ of the Arizona State University can quantify, simulate and visualise the metabolism of greenhouse gas emitting activity down to the building and street level. Hestia can provide stakeholders an unprecedented opportunity to design and implement carbon management …
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The Energy Efficiency Information Grants Program is a $40 million merit-based, competitive grants program established by the Commonwealth Government to assist industry associations and non-profits provide practical, tailored energy efficiency information to small and medium enterprises and community organisations. Round …
Energy Efficiency Information Grants Program – Round 2 closes 20 December Read more »
The Canute sea level calculator provides estimates of the likelihood of flooding from the sea during this century, taking into account sea-level rise from climate change and the effects of tides and storm surges and now offers a range of …
The new National Flood Risk Information Portal is now available to assist the community, planners and insurers to access important flood information about their local area. The Portal is part of the $12 million, four-year National Flood Risk Information Project …
The new CRC for Water Sensitive Cities brings together the inter-disciplinary research expertise and thought-leadership to undertake research that will revolutionise water management in Australia and overseas. In collaboration with over 70 research, industry and government partners, we will deliver …
The new book Unbored provides information on everything from using the library to the history of videogames to the best grownup-free adventure fiction; teachers interested in boosting student achievement will be interested in a copy for their classroom. Most of …
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The World Health Organisation estimates that one quarter of global disease and one third of that in children is due to modifiable environmental factors. If humanity is to make progress in solving the major issues of our time, all sections …
We are in the midst of a global epidemic of chronic diseases – diabetes, heart disease, cancers and respiratory disease are on the rise across the world. Simultaneously, the world is rapidly urbanising – over half the world’s population now …
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The NGO/CSO Global Common Statement for a Toxics-Free Future was developed to create greater awareness of the increasing amounts of toxic chemicals in the environment, our food, communities and children. The International POPs (persistent organic pollutants) Elimination Network (IPEN) asks …
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In Australia we spend more than $500 million a year on bottled water, which is not only putting greater strain on the environment, it’s an expense we could easily avoid. Two innovative programs aim to promote the benefits of drinking …
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