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Author: Nick Johns-Wickberg
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Axle rotation to power mobile refrigeration
DP World and Woolworths South Africa have launched a refrigeration trailer powered by the rotation of its own axle.
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Registration open for AIRAH training courses
AIRAH’s February training courses are now open for registration, with three online and two in-person events on offer.
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Ashburner Francis promotes Bailey and Murdoch
Engineering firm Ashburner Francis has promoted Lara Bailey, Affil.AIRAH, and Toby Murdoch to take on the dual management of its Brisbane HQ.
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Fee-free TAFE expansion set to benefit Victorian fridgies
The federal and Victorian governments have announced the creation of up to 62,800 additional fee-free TAFE positions in Victoria over a five-year period beginning in 2024. With a skills shortage identified in the construction sector – including among specialists in refrigeration and air conditioning – the announcement looks set to make training more accessible for […]
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Central and eastern Australia brace for intense heatwave
Temperatures are expected to hit nearly 50°C in parts of central and eastern Australia on Thursday and Friday
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ASHRAE announces officer and director nominees
ASHRAE has announced its 2024-25 nominees for officer and director positions.
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Beijer Ref releases Freddox 202 Expert controller
Beijer Ref has announced the release of its new Freddox 202 Expert Cold Room Controller.
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US$10M prize for heat pump solutions
A US consortium is offering a prize pool of USD $10 million (AUD $15.2 million) for HVAC&R innovators to solve a New York dilemma.
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Updated ASHRAE standard highlights decarbonisation
The latest version of ASHRAE’s energy efficiency standard for existing buildings has expanded its scope to focus on building decarbonisation.
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EU Parliament approves HFC phase-out by 2050
In a historic vote on Tuesday, the European Parliament chose overwhelmingly to support rules that will ban HFCs by 2050.
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Cundall releases A-Z sustainability glossary
Global multi-disciplinary engineering and sustainability consultancy Cundall has released a glossary of sustainability terms.
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Scientists create most effective cooling material yet
A team of researchers has synthesised what appears to be the most effective solid-state cooling material ever discovered.
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NZ HVAC&R apprentice goes global
Jack Butler has been selected to represent New Zealand in the 47th WorldSkills International Competition in Lyon, France, in September 2024.
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WA releases sectoral emissions reduction strategy
The Western Australian government has released a plan to reduce emissions across seven sectors and achieve net zero by 2050.
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Study shows harmful greenhouse potential of HFOs
Research has found that three HFOs produce the extremely powerful greenhouse gas trifluoromethane (R23) when they react with ozone.
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AIRAH Awards 2023: Benmax wins Excellence in Sustainability gong
NSW-based mechanical services provider Benmax has received the Excellence in Sustainability honour at the AIRAH Awards 2023.
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Mobile cooling hub offers relief to those doing it tough
A pilot project run by the University of Sydney will provide respite for people experiencing homelessness during extreme heat events.
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AIRAH Awards 2023: Unimelb and USYD share research honour
The University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne have shared the research honours at the AIRAH Awards 2023.
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AIRAH Awards 2023: Woolworths recognised for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion
Woolworths Group has won the award for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion at the AIRAH Awards 2023.
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University of Sydney launches HeatWatch app
The University of Sydney has launched a mobile app that calculates heat-related health risks across Australia.