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Microbes bypass water treatment system 2/24/2011

Relatively harmless microbes which pass through water treatment systems could be allowing dangerous bacteria, such as Legionella, to reproduce in drinking water supplies, researchers ...

Dams caused weed infestation 2/22/2011

A new study has revealed that human-induced changes in the flow of the Murray River has led to mass weed invasion and reduced biodiversity in wetlands along the riverbank, highlighting ...

Grazing can increase fire risk 2/18/2011

A UTAS study examines the truth of the ‘grazing stops blazing’ argument.

Fighting plastics waste & consumption in agriculture 2/7/2011

Agriculture is the sixth largest consumer of plastic products in Australia, with annual consumption as high as 180,000 tonnes.

Using mining by-products to reduce algal blooms 1/31/2011

CSIRO research has shown that some mining by-products can be effective in preventing nutrients from entering river systems, thereby reducing the potential for algal blooms.

Sustainable houses low appeal 1/24/2011

Homeowners' reluctance to adopt proven sustainability innovations often results from an exaggerated view of the risks involved, according to research carried out at Victoria University. ...

Adapting flood plans to areas 1/21/2011

Tailored flooding solutions which cater to the unique requirements of the area are required, if we are able to adequately manage future flooding risks.

From algae to biofuels 1/20/2011

A new Australian company has been established to produce commercial quantities of clean, "green" fuels from algae.

Solar power gives good electricity 1/19/2011

A study by researchers from The University of Western Australia has confirmed the potential for Concentrated Solar Power to generate electricity for communities and mining interests ...

Killer heatwaves ahead 12/10/2010

With Australia facing its third wettest year on record and the world on track to be the hottest year in a decade, extreme weather conditions are set to continue, according to a study ...

Clean energy for the future 12/10/2010

As buildings reach higher and higher sustainability standards, building owners and developers are continually looking for the ‘next big thing’ to help reduce carbon emissions.

Removing willow for water 12/9/2010

Removing willows growing in the stream bed of creeks and rivers could return valuable water resources to river systems, new CSIRO research has found.

Call to suspend pesticides 12/8/2010

Numerous environmental and health issues were associated with undeclared dioxin impurities, said Dr Gaus, an environmental toxicologist with the National Research Institute for ...

Fires: hidden threat to forests 12/7/2010

Climate change is poised to wreak havoc on tropical rainforests, but conservation groups and international aid donors may be on the wrong course to reduce these threats, according ...

Model sets urban water needs 12/3/2010

University of Adelaide water engineering researchers have developed a model to estimate potential urban water supply shortfalls under a range of climate change scenarios.

Nuclear debate flares again 12/2/2010

It's a debate that rears its head in Australia periodically - whether or not to go down the path of nuclear energy.

Oceans where fish choke 12/1/2010

Australian marine scientists have expressed disquiet over the continued worldwide spread of large, dead zones in the ocean.

CO2 could 'reach record levels' 11/23/2010

Global carbon dioxide emissions contributing to atmospheric warming show no sign of abating and may reach record levels in 2010, according to the Global Carbon Project (GCP), supported ...

Supercomputer from GPUs 11/22/2010

CSIRO’s graphics processing unit (GPU) cluster is now Australia’s ‘greenest’ supercomputer ranking 11th on an internationally recognised list of the world’s 500 fastest and most ...

Ambitious target does not quite measure up 11/19/2010