An update on PFAS contamination and remediation in Australia
In 2017 perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) gained widespread public acknowledgement when the ABC program Four Corners issued a report detailing the PFAS contamination of soil and groundwater at a number of Australian Defence Force facilities, resulting
Observing World Environment Day
This year's theme for World Environment Day is "Beat Plastic Pollution", with the goal of raising awareness about the dangerous effects of plastic on the environment. Established in 1974 by the United Nations to encourage
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
28 April is the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, established in order to increase global awareness about workplace safety. For ADE Consulting, this means first and foremost acknowledging the importance of air
A Day in the Life of an ADE Employee
One of our newest employees reflects on his first few months here at ADE, providing insights into a typical day of a consultant: "Whether I'm out on site, in the office or travelling around NSW,
Indoor Air Quality – Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Little is known on the quality of indoor ambient air within our office place, schools and even our own homes. As such, people take for granted that the ambient air that we breathe within our
Identifying Asbestos within the Home
Given the prevalence of asbestos use in a wide-range of Australian buildings prior to its ban in December 2003, it can be difficult to know the full extent of products in which it was used.