Industry News
Oxygenation trial to restore Darling River biodiversity
Mass fish deaths have occurred in the Darling River due to low dissolved oxygen levels caused by weather conditions and changes in local waterways. [ + ]
A more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries
As the search for alternative battery technologies continues, a project called 4NiB in Germany has its sights set on developing a sustainable energy storage system. [ + ]
NZ environmental lawsuit could break new ground
New Zealand's Supreme Court has unanimously given the go-ahead to a case brought by Iwi leader Michael Smith against seven of the country's biggest polluters. [ + ]
Building materials manufacturer transitions to renewable energy
DECO Australia, an aluminium building product manufacturer, has announced the successful completion of its solar panel installation project at its Sydney facility. [ + ]
Perth wastewater facility to receive $238.5m upgrade
Work has begun on a $238.5 million upgrade to Water Corporation's Woodman Point Water Resource Recovery Facility in Western Australia. [ + ]
Domestic solar manufacturing is feasible, report shows
Currently, Australia is a major contributor to solar PV R&D and a major market for solar PV, but lacks any significant domestic manufacturing capability. [ + ]
Plastics dominate Australian litter landscape
Clean Up Australia's most recent Litter Report has highlighted the magnitude of Australia's plastic waste problem. [ + ]
Parliament committee seeking submissions on EV transition
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has commenced an inquiry into the transition to EVs. [ + ]
CSIRO and Swinburne form green steel partnership
The 'Sustainable Mineral Processing and Green Steel Program' aims to address key net zero challenges for the mineral resources industry. [ + ]
Built for the future: KAESER Australia unveils new facility in Vic
The 4500 m2, $15 million facility features various innovations that echo KAESER's emphasis on sustainability. [ + ]
Sustainability hub launched by TCS and Macquarie University
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Macquarie University have partnered to launch the TCS GoZero Hub for research and innovation. [ + ]
Ocean energy tech deployed off Fremantle coast
As industries look to replace diesel and commit to net zero pathways, the opportunity to access novel oceanic renewable energy sources like wave energy could provide a solution. [ + ]
Small gold chip helps detect 'forever chemicals' in water
Concerns regarding the toxic pollution caused by PFAS or 'forever chemicals', particularly in water, have been rising in recent years. [ + ]
Energy roadmap for the next 20 years
AEMO has released its Draft 2024 Integrated Systems Plan, which calls for the urgent building of large-scale renewable projects and transmission lines. [ + ]
New platform aims to enhance energy accountability
The technology comes at a time when major energy consumers are required to meet increasingly stringent carbon accounting and reporting regulations. [ + ]