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Retired engineer now keen golfer and traveller, philanthropist. Born in Greece raised in Australia proud father of two sons and one daughter seven grandchildren
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In this month's edition of Water Environment and Technology, Gemma Dunn PhD, our Water Market Lead in Western Canada, explains how the Water Sensitive Cities Index helps water providers understand where they are on their One Water Journey. bit.ly/3nrONtN
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We need to to think about 💦water and #watersystems differently if we want to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. lght.ly/i47mh9c #SDGs
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Interested in how nature-based solutions can be applied in Mekong countries? Check out this free conference 24–25 November. Register here:
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As part of a series on trade waste management, Water Source spoke to Water Market Leader Chris Hertle about the water recycling plants that enabled two Brisbane breweries to significantly reduce water use and environmental footprint. buff.ly/3lDXtwv
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IWM means moving beyond a short-term focus, and looking holistically at all the facets of the water cycle. Anne and Ryan speak with Walid about what types of projects are being done in different parts of the world bit.ly/3qJ7O9X
#WaterManagement #WaterIndustry
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Get ready for @crcwsc 5th Water Sensitive Cities Conference! 15–18 March 2021. Theme is 'Water sensitive practice. Every city. Every day.' Let’s celebrate 9 years of #research & #collaboration in shaping #watersensitivecities & think next steps:
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Dryad Networks is using the ‘Internet of Trees’ to fight wildfires iottechnews.com/news/2020/oct/
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Today we are celebrating National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day. We’re excited to play a part in shaping the #hydrogen energy future. bit.ly/36FTGrq #cleanenergy #futureenergy
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UK nuclear plant project hits milestone sbne.ws/r/F1Yd
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To tackle #climatechange the world needs to produce more water and energy while also using less of both. explores how the water-energy nexus is crucial to a secure future for Australia in this article: lnkd.in/g6HiwHC.
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We are proud to partner with on this #hydrogen project, which is a potential game-changer for the gas sector.
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Closing the loop: Engineers want to convert carbon dioxide into industrial products
Learn from the CRC for Water Sensitive Cities about how Australia can adapt its water infrastructure to improve resilience in both droughts and flooding rains, and more, in our new-look magazine 'Collaborate Innovate', out NOW
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Innovation at scale and for impact now is truly borderless. Demonstrated here when GHD medical specialists in Brisbane collaborated across timezones with GHD designers & engineers in Qatar to design a 504 bed hospital in 14 days! #TheYearofWonder lnkd.in/g8sZHdp
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Our concept for a self sufficient and sustainable agri-precinct in Western Sydney that would grow its own food, #recycle water and generate #RenewableEnergy, has featured on today: lnkd.in/gFMRks2.
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Passive irrigation helps #green infrastructure survive a dry #climate & lower urban temperatures via evapotranspiration & shade. New @crcwsc #self-watering landscape guidelines are out now: : watersensitivecities.org.au/content/new-pa
#watersensitivecities #selfwatering
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Thanks to the work of this father–daughter dynamic duo, Bangladesh is moving toward a future of fewer disease outbreaks and more children reaching their fifth birthday.
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#Australian capital cities are now better prepared for #drought than before the #MillenniumDrought but big challenge remains mainstreaming alternative #watersources. @crcwsc 2019 wrap-up now live:
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The belief that there is a “first-mover disadvantage” for countries that take early action on carbon abatement is largely a myth according to BCG research. Most emission reduction efforts can create economic growth, even if the country acts unilaterally.
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Machine Uses Algae to Eat CO2 | Hypergiant Eos Bioreactor
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Climate change is one of the toughest challenges facing the world. But don’t despair…
Scientists and entrepreneurs are working on some innovative solutions. Here are four that I’m excited about: b-gat.es/2zJTXaY
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The power of focusing on solutions- New carbon capture method turns CO2 back into coal
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Our economy has largely been built on the back of national winners (eg banks, retailers) & amazing small biz. So many problems are now being solved globally not locally & you need to be the best in the world at what you do. We need to innovate more & produce more global winners
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30 engineers, 30 innovations. See who made this year's list of Australia's Most Innovative Engineers: bit.ly/2FUWKSe #anythingispossible
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Better storage might give hydrogen the edge as renewable car fuel createdigital.org.au/storage-hydrog. This why I like focus on outcomes rather than specific technologies. So many more opportunities emerge.
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Major Canberra infrastructure firm #GHD has made #ReconciliationAction a part of its everyday corporate thinking ow.ly/zIMK50uq0SL
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This is great news: wind and solar power generation is expanding at record rates, allowing more people to get their electricity from renewable sources than ever before. Here’s how we can move even faster towards a zero-carbon future: b-gat.es/2LT0BoA
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Is it time for Australia to learn from the US experience of potable water reuse? Here’s a preview of Arturo Burbano and Matt Winkelman’s presentation on this important topic at #OzWater on 8 May in Melbourne. ghd.com/en/about-us/au
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City of Melbourne are developing a new community space in Docklands and asking you to share your ideas for how you would like to use the space. Submissions close 18 April.
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#Budget2019 at PwC budget breakfast- excruciating- was hoping for an independent assessment- unfortunately too political - lost opportunity PWC.
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#EmpoweredTeachers are most needed today in order for our global youth to succeed tomorrow. Thank you . #WEF19
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Did you know that using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methods effectively in an engineering context requires a cocktail of specialist skills? Find out how our team is using #CFD modelling for dam safety reviews and upgrades in Australia and globally.
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Cross-pollination between cultures sometimes leads to wonderful innovations. Other times, not so much
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I just read the first truly incisive book on the era. The Death of Truth by Michiko Kakutani is brilliantly reasoned, elegantly written and deeply troubling. You should read it!
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This piece captures it:
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