Sweet storage solution: novel battery uses upcycled food waste
04 October, 2024An emerging battery technology being developed at UNSW uses food-based acids to help reduce the environmental impact and increase storage capacity of the battery.
Australians unsure about food expiry labelling
23 September, 2024A recent study has revealed Australians are wasting food because of unclear date labels and storage advice.
Changes needed to decarbonise Australia's built environment
20 September, 2024 by Rebecca Jinks, Director, ESG & Sustainability at Taronga VenturesMany of the technologies to decarbonise our economy already exist, but it's their rapid deployment at scale that will help to reduce Australia's emissions.
MOU to progress battery-firming tech in Australia
16 September, 2024Australian company Next-Gen has signed a memorandum of understanding with Siemens to progress the development and manufacturing of materials for battery-firming technology.
Structured battery could pave the way for lighter, energy-efficient cars
11 September, 2024A newly developed structured battery could increase the driving range of an electric car by up to 70% on a single charge and halve the weight of a laptop.
Rapid increase in methane emissions
11 September, 2024The recently released Global Methane Budget 2024 has revealed that methane concentrations have risen faster than ever in the past three years.
Photosynthesis inspires net-zero ammonia research
19 August, 2024Ammonia is essential for producing fertilisers that support global food production. However, traditional methods of making it create significant greenhouse gas emissions.
South Australia leading the way with energy-smart homes
01 August, 2024With electricity demand projected to potentially double by 2050, advancements in energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, and innovative grid management technology are becoming increasingly important to mitigate higher energy bills for consumers.
Australia failing to act on alternative proteins
19 July, 2024When it comes to government support for alternative proteins, Australia is lagging behind other countries, according to recent research.
Qld harnesses quantum tech for a sustainable future
12 July, 2024Queensland's Miles government has announced a $50m quantum technology program geared at speeding decarbonisation, among other objectives.
New method has potential to manage 'forever chemicals'
27 June, 2024Scientists from UNSW have designed a catalyst system that can activate a reaction to break down common types of branched PFAS.
Could NZ embrace wireless EV charging tech?
26 June, 2024Dynamic wireless charging technology would allow EVs to charge while in motion, offering a promising solution to the limitations of fixed charging stations.
Concerning increase in nitrous oxide emissions
14 June, 2024Human-induced nitrous oxide emissions have increased by 40% in the past 40 years, an international report has revealed.
Perth tops Australian cities in global sustainability ranking
14 June, 2024Arcadis has shared the results of its most recent Sustainable Cities Index, revealing a pressing need to tackle climate change and other sustainability challenges.
Urgent action needed to protect Australia's waterways
31 May, 2024The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has tabled its final report on plastic pollution in Australia's oceans and waterways.
