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Modifying nanocarbons to purify water
A research team from Nagoya University has developed a novel method for removing heavy metals from water. [ + ]
Good water management could save our planet
Released on Sunday, 22 March, the UN World Water Development Report details how water resources are an essential part of a solution to climate change. [ + ]
Taking cars out of the urban planning equation
Does car ownership really give us freedom? According to University of South Australia urban planning researcher Hulya Gilbert, maybe not. [ + ]
Using smelly fruit to charge your phone
A new method that involves converting durian and jackfruit waste into supercapacitors that can charge mobile phones has just been developed. [ + ]
Generating solar power on building facades
Using photovoltaic elements on facades could be a useful way to supplement solar energy supply, new research suggests. [ + ]
Going hard on soft plastics recycling
Nestlé and Australian recycler iQ Renew have announced a trial to find a way to collect, sort and process soft plastics. [ + ]
Industry gets behind National Plastics Summit
The summit gathered 200 delegates from government, industry and community sectors to address the problem of plastic waste. [ + ]
PROtop — The next level in industrial power supplies
Within the chemical, pharmaceutical and process technology industry, system availability is absolutely critical and there must be no failures. [ + ]
Bridge Hub aims to solve Australia's water problems
Bridge Hub is about to launch its 2020 Water Challenge, with the goal of finding practical solutions to water issues around Australia and the world. [ + ]
Is water the solution for renewable energy storage?
A new study has suggested that seasonally pumped hydropower storage (SPHS) could be the answer for storing renewable energy over the long term. [ + ]
Chief Scientist calls for carbon capture and storage
Carbon capture and storage is absolutely critical, according to Australia's Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel. [ + ]
Smart standards for smarter cities
In 2020, Standards Australia is ramping up its work alongside government, industry, academia and relevant stakeholders to help make smart cities a reality. [ + ]
Infrastructure matters: shifting towards smart mobility
Connected and autonomous vehicle technologies offer exciting advantages for the future if transportation system owners and operators stay ahead of the curve. [ + ]
Businesses take responsibility for EPS before 2025
Businesses can no longer ignore Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) as a major waste stream. [ + ]
Australian cleantech industry tackles the climate crisis
Energy, water, waste, built environment, transport, agriculture and manufacturing will all be discussed at this year's cleantech event. [ + ]
