Car Washes Protect Waterways
18th October 2010 -
Views: 1275
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: 1187
“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: 1104
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: 1055
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: 1071
Queensland Conservation Council
(QCC)
is hosting a business sustainability breakfast to stimulate
debate and discussion about water recycling, a critical Southeast Queensland sustainability issue.