Car Washes Protect Waterways 18th October 2010 - Views: 1217 The Australian Car Wash Association and Clean Up Australia are launching a joint campaign to promote car washes that capture, clean and reuse water – rather than sending pollutants such as lead, copper, zinc, oils and suspended solids into our stormwater system, as is often the case when cars are washed at home.
Save The Murray: Remove The Barrages 14th October 2010 - Views: 1109 “It will be of limited value to the environment to buyback between 3000 and 7600 gigalitres of water for the Lower Lakes and the Murray mouth while the massive steel barrages effectively block ninety per cent of the natural flows to the Southern Ocean.
Ibm And Universiti Brunei Darussalam To Collaborate On Climate Modeling Research 14th October 2010 - Views: 1043 IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) today announced an agreement to collaborate on climate modeling research that will investigate the impact of climate change on flood forecasting, crop yields, renewable energy and the health of rainforests in the region.
Brisbane Director Fined Over Underpayment Of Workers 13th October 2010 - Views: 1006 The director of a former Brisbane car rental company has been fined $110,000 over the underpayment of seven workers, following a prosecution by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
Why Is Water Recycling Such A Dirty Word? 13th October 2010 - Views: 1020 Queensland Conservation Council (QCC) is hosting a business sustainability breakfast to stimulate debate and discussion about water recycling, a critical Southeast Queensland sustainability issue.