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Model shows cooling planet will boost GDP
Solar geoengineering could play a key role in reducing income inequality between countries, according to research undertaken at the University of California San Diego. [ + ]
Smart bins of the sea: City of Melbourne uses Seabin technology
Following a successful trial last year, the City of Melbourne has installed five floating Seabins in the Yarra River. [ + ]
Unlocking the potential of the dark side of solar
Purdue scientists calculate the potential of the dark underside of a solar panel, which can be used to convert sunlight reflected off the ground into more electricity. [ + ]
Eliminating medicines from wastewater
Researchers from University at Buffalo, New York, have identified two wastewater treatment techniques that are particularly effective in removing medicines from water. [ + ]
What does a healthy and sustainable future really look like?
With horrifying fires devastating much of Australia acting as a harbinger of even greater climate crises to come, what can industry do to ensure a healthy future? [ + ]
Your future workplace will be as smart as you are
Synchromesh Wireless — a wireless IP 'backbone' — connects all building services into a central control system. [ + ]
What would a national Climate Change Act mean for Australia?
Following Australia's catastrophic bushfires, could it be possible to introduce a Climate Change Bill to the parliament? [ + ]
Finding the right solution for PFAS remediation
What to consider when face to face with a PFAS problem [ + ]
Partnership strengthens fight against commercial food waste
SUEZ and Yume have joined forces to tackle commercial food waste and combat the 4.1 million tonnes of surplus food going to waste each year. [ + ]
Creating the right energy mix for small communities
Representatives of smaller communities are overwhelmed by a huge amount of information regarding emerging energy technologies, which tends to exacerbate existing uncertainty. [ + ]
Packaging could be made from banana plants
Researchers from UNSW have discovered a novel way to turn banana plantation waste into packaging material that is not only biodegradable, but also recyclable. [ + ]
Onsite trials: a low-risk approach to proof of concept
It is important to understand the effect that any new equipment or processes may have on existing waste treatment infrastructure. [ + ]
Awards shine spotlight on bioenergy innovators
This year's Bioenergy Innovation Awards celebrated the industry's innovators at the State Library of Queensland in Brisbane as part of the Bioenergy Strong 2019 two-day conference. [ + ]
Recycling infrastructure must meet EV battery waste demand
A UK study reveals that lithium-ion battery recycling technologies are not keeping pace with the increasing uptake of electric vehicles. [ + ]
Tracking the banks' commitments to net zero
The nation's 20 largest banks are taking steps to reduce emissions from their operations and investments, but activity is ad hoc and not fully aligned with the Paris Agreement. [ + ]