Sanitary and municipal engineering

In the face of escalating water scarcity, effective water management has become a central concern globally. The MurrayDarling Basin, spanning over a million square kilometres across four states and one territory, is a lifeline for Australian agriculture...

For nearly 200 years the visions and aspirations of the people of Australia's west have been characterised by an unquenchable thirst. Ruth Morgan uncovers the fear of running out of water - a fear that has long gripped the region's inhabitants and loomed...

Algal blooms have the potential to wipe out fish farms virtually overnight. Contamination of seafoods with algal toxins can poison human consumers of fish and shellfish. During the past two decades, globally there have been significant increases in...

Many informal organisations around the world are making a positive impact on the environment and their communities by turning waste into a resource, increasing the social capacity of their community and reducing the amount of pollution in their...

Freshwater scarcity is a critical challenge, with social, economic, political and environmental consequences. Water crises in Australia have already led to severe restrictions being applied in cities, drought ravaging farmlands, and the near-terminal...

This is the essential guide to the plants suited to our changing climate of warmer, drier summers, written by Kew expert Tony Hall.With over 20 years' experience of working with drought-friendly and Mediterranean plants, Tony profiles more than 200 plant...

*Shortlisted for Australian Book Design Awards 2021: Best Designed Autobiography/Biography/Memoir Nonfiction Cover* Like many people, Beth Terry didn't think an individual could have much impact on the environment. But while laid up after...

Easy and Effective Strategies to Jumpstart a Sustainable, Waste-Free LifestyleWe have a worldwide trash epidemic. The average American disposes of 4.4 pounds of garbage per day, and our landfills hold 254 million tons of waste.What if there were a...

Design a rainwater harvesting system for any home in any climate.Water is a crucial resource increasingly under stress. Yet rainfall, even in arid climates, can make up a sizable portion of any home, acreage, or farm's water requirements if harvested and...

From wastestream to mainstream, a practical guide to composting toilet systems.Composting toilets are a key feature for local resilience, money saving, water conservation, resource recovery, septic system replacement, and an improved bathroom experience...

Did you know that there will be more plastic than fish in the seas by 2050? Did you know that it takes 20,000 litres of water to make a pair of jeans? Did you know that we have a massive food-wastage problem, and yet millions die of hunger each day?In...