In 1998, White was a member of the NSW Task Force on Water Conservation, and in 2001 was a member of the Expert Panel on Environmental Flows for the Hawkesbury Nepean. He has written widely on sustainable futures and is often quoted in the media. White has criticised the building of desalination plants, citing their high operational costs and energy usage.
In 1998, White was a member of the NSW Task Force on Water Conservation, and in 2001 he contributed to the Expert Panel on Environmental Flows for the Hawkesbury Nepean. He has written extensively about environmentally responsible futures and is frequently referenced by the media. White has voiced concerns regarding desalination plants due to their high operational costs and energy consumption.