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Wednesday, 04 July 2018 13:58
History made with California ruling on compulsory solar panels for new homes
California just became the first state in the United States to require all new homes to be built with rooftop solar panels. The California Energy Commission hearing room was packed full as the commission voted unanimously in favor of the…
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Environment
Wednesday, 24 January 2018 16:31
SA's 'Torrens to Torrens' South Rd upgrade ahead of schedule & under budget
SA's "Torrens to Torrens" South Rd upgrade under budget and ahead of schedule. The State Government of South Australia in conjunction with The Federal Government has commenced two major upgrades of the main arterial road, Main South Road, which is the…
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Transport
Thursday, 21 September 2017 14:46
A 20-minute city sounds good, but becoming one is a huge challenge
A 20-minute city sounds good, but becoming one is a huge challenge Carolyn Whitzman, Professor of Urban Planning, University of MelbourneOriginal article by The Conversation. Melbourne’s ambitions to be a ‘20-minute city’ aren’t likely to be achieved by its recently…
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
Tuesday, 04 July 2017 10:48
This train doesn't need a railway track, or a driver
Is it a train? Is it a bus? Well, it’s kind of both. Developed by Chinese rail transit firm CRRC, the smart bus or Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART) can be thought of as a train/tram that is able…
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Transport
Tuesday, 30 May 2017 13:57
NCCARF launches final version of CoastAdapt
The National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) has recently launched its latest and final version of the CoastAdapt online tool. CoastAdapt was developed to allow councils and other organisations better understand and manage the risks that come with…
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
Tuesday, 02 May 2017 16:49
Chinese city to build two 'forest towers' to improve air quality
Imagine a city covered in trees, plants and shrubs. A city vibrant with bird life and whose buildings change colour and appearance with the seasons. You may not have to imagine for much longer as the Eastern Chinese city of…
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
Wednesday, 05 April 2017 09:34
South Australia to get largest solar generation & storage facility in the world
Solar Panels at Topaz Solar, California USA South Australia’s power troubles have been well documented in recent times with perhaps the biggest headline being the state-wide blackout. News of the state’s power problems even reached Tesla CEO Elon Musk who…
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
Wednesday, 15 February 2017 13:07
Plastic road & pathway design could last longer, require less maintenance & help the environment
A new road concept made from 100% recycled plastic has the potential to replace traditional asphalt roads in the future and bring with it a whole host of benefits. PlasticRoad, a Netherlands based initiative, is lightweight, slashes construction time,…
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
Tuesday, 07 February 2017 16:17
Dutch electric trains now run on 100% wind power
As of January 1st 2017, Dutch electric trains have been running on 100 per cent wind power. This is according to the Netherland’s national railway company NS. In 2015, Dutch electricity company Eneco won a tender offered by NS…
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
Wednesday, 01 February 2017 10:19
Large-scale solar farm set for Tailem Bend, South Australia
South Australia will likely have a new large-scale solar farm by 2018 thanks to a partnership between Snowy Hydro and Equis. The $200 million plant is set to begin construction this year, pending relevant approvals, and will be situated…
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
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