CO, PM2.5 and NO2: which air pollutant best illustrates the effect of COVID-19 mobility restrictions on air quality
Written by Simon Welchman, Manning Young and Lisa Smith Air pollution occurs when gases, liquids or solid particles exist in the air in sufficient quantities to adversely affect human comfort or health or cause environmental damage. Some common air pollutants in urban areas are carbon monoxide (CO), ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and particulate matter…
Read MoreUpdate on the Australian Air Quality after the implementation of the COVID-19 mobility restrictions
Written by Simon Welchman and Manning Young Following the article published on the Clear Skies Newsletter in April 2020, this is an update on the investigation into whether the COVID-19 mobility restrictions have affected Australian Air Quality. The graphs show diurnal profiles of nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 at two sites in Brisbane (South Brisbane…
Read MoreThe impacts of the COVID-19’s mobility restriction measures on the Australian Air Quality
Written by Simon Welchman, Manning Young, Michael Burchill and Plistina Almeida The COVID-19 global pandemic has brought significant changes to our personal and professional lives as well as to the natural environment in which we live. During March 2020, a range of restrictions was put in place by the Australian Federal and State governments…
Read MoreThe Victoria Environment Protection Act (EPA) is changing 1 July 2021
Edit: The EPA Victoria issued a note stating that “Following a sitting of Parliament on Thursday 23 April, the legislation has been postponed and is intended to commence on 1 July 2021”. These changes respond to the Independent Inquiry into the EPA. The Victorian Government proposes two phases of legislative reform to overhaul the Environment Protection Act…
Read MoreMental Health Tips For Working From Home
Written by Tania Haigh We all want to continue being part of a team that delivers high-quality products, and to enjoy the process, regardless of where we are located. There will be a number of changes we each need to adjust to if we begin working from home for more than a day or two. …
Read MoreKatestone’s New Decade Resolution
At Katestone, we are ready for the future! Here are some of our resolutions for the next decade. Join us in making positive changes for a better world! Clear Skies! Reduce Waste Waste less of the earth’s resources Waste less energy Waste less food Use our (and other peoples’!) time wisely Reuse, recycle and repurpose!…
Read MoreKatestone celebrates its 30th Anniversary
Last Friday, the 1st of November 2019, we celebrated Katestone’s 30th Anniversary with friends, customers, partners and previous employees at the Regatta Hotel. It was a very pleasant evening where we could celebrate 30 years of contributing to Clear Skies. Katestone’s Managing Director, Christine Killip, spoke of her many memories of working with our great…
Read MoreWRF – What is it? CASANZ Training Recap
In February 2019, Katestone’s Senior Consultant, Michael Burchill, attended a four-day training course on the Weather Research and Forecasting Model (WRF). WRF is a prognostic model, which is why Katestone has been using it for years to forecast the weather. Katestone’s interest in WRF, however, is not only for forecasting the weather, but also to…
Read MoreMining Project refused based on climate change – FACT CHECK?
A recent judgment in the NSW Land and Environment court, regarding the refusal of a coal mine, garnered national and international attention as a landmark ruling in the fight against climate change. But was this really the reason the coal mine was rejected, we were curious and thought you might be too. Let’s take a…
Read MoreOur Journey with Power
How do you power your day? You might look at your long-finished cup of coffee or the half eaten toast on your desk – the items that keep your battery going – but what about the power that lights up your home and office, or charges the battery in your car that takes you to…
Read MoreWhat did you have to say about the NPI Review?
In June 2018, the NPI Review Steering Committee released a discussion paper inviting public comment to inform the review of the National Pollutant Inventory (NPI), with submissions closing August 2018. Recently, the NPI published all the public submissions and we were interested in what people had to say, and thought you might be too. Let…
Read MoreFeedlot Fumes – The Importance of Odour in Feedlot Design
Odour is a critical risk to the development of a new cattle feedlot or the expansion of an existing feedlot. Poorly sited or operated feedlots have caused odour nuisance and, consequently, local government and communities may be concerned about new developments. Conversely, there are many feedlots operating throughout Australia that are well designed and managed,…
Read MoreMessage from the Managing Director at the occasion of our 30th Anniversary
Wow 30 years! Sometimes I have to pinch myself so I know it’s not a dream… Quite a milestone considering it’s estimated that 1 in 3 small businesses in Australia fail in their first year of operation and by the 5th year that statistics grows to 3 out of 4. It is a remarkable achievement…
Read MoreDrinks with Kate – Going Virtual – 1st edition
Wednesday 6 May 2019, 3-4pm Recent social distancing guidelines prevent us from hosting Drinks with Kate events in person. We see this as a great opportunity to expand its reach to interstate and overseas participants. Our focus for Drinks with Kate – Going Virtual is on delivering practical insights to participants via presentations from Katestone,…
Read MoreDrinks with Kate Going Virtual – RSVP
We are very pleased to announce that Drinks with Kate is going online! Drinks with Kate is a networking event held by Katestone for the past 5 years. It is a great opportunity to catch up with friends, colleagues, clients and associates. Drinks with Kate has always been about providing practical insights from diverse industry experts.…
Read MoreKatestone and Weather Intelligence COVID-19 Response Plan
Katestone and Weather Intelligence continue to monitor the global coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and have implemented its COVID-19 response plan. Our priorities are the safety and wellbeing of our people, suppliers, clients, our families and the surrounding community in which we live and work. We are also implementing appropriate risk mitigation strategies to avoid business disruptions.…
Read MoreDrinks with Kate Going Virtual – 6 May, 2020 RSVP Form
We are very pleased to announce that Drinks with Kate is going online! Drinks with Kate is a networking event held by Katestone for the past 5 years. It is a great opportunity to catch up with friends, colleagues, clients and associates. Drinks with Kate has always been about providing practical insights from diverse industry experts.…
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