Reducing upfront carbon in built environment: report
11 April, 2025ASBEC has released a report aiming to reinforce and amplify government and industry efforts to reduce upfront embodied carbon across buildings and infrastructure.
Green chemistry turns waste CO2 into amino acids
10 April, 2025Researchers have devised a sustainable way of turning waste carbon dioxide and nitrophenyl ethane into amino acids for humans.
STABILISOR tech revolutionises air compressor operation
01 April, 2025ELGi's STABILISOR technogy sets new standards in compressed air reliability, energy costs and variable flow.
Land water loss causes sea level rise in 21st century
31 March, 2025An international team of scientists has found global water storage on land has plummeted since the start of the 21st century, overtaking glacier melt rates.
Why diversity is good for sustainability and business
24 March, 2025Recruiting a diverse and inclusive workforce supports sustainability, creativity and business performance, says Ovarro Resourcing Advisor Greg Brotherton.
Japanese investment accelerates Aussie cleantech
07 March, 2025Mitsubishi Ube Cement Corporation has announced a US$5 million investment into Australian mineral carbonation technology.
Officeworks launches all-women-led commercial solar project
05 March, 2025The commercial solar initiative is in partnership with Smart Commercial Solar and AWISE and features a 96 kW rooftop solar system.
City dwellers at higher risk of heatwave death
19 February, 2025University of Queensland research shows an increase in heatwave-related deaths in cities due to human-induced climate change.
Three-point plan to fight battery-related fires
17 February, 2025ACOR welcomes a $2 million Qld Government initiative, which will expand battery collection points, enhance fire risk management and raise public awareness.
$1.5 million grant program to plan for net zero emissions
10 February, 2025Applications for a NSW Government grant program are now open to help eligible businesses plan and take action to achieve net zero emissions.
Heavy mine site electric vehicles to get supercharged
04 February, 2025Fortescue 6 MW fast chargers are on the way, capable of charging 240 tonne battery electric trucks in under 30 minutes.
How microbes clean the atmosphere
31 January, 2025While microbes often get a bad rap, they can be beneficial in surprising ways, including by helping to remove deadly carbon monoxide from the atmosphere.
Making the national electricity market fit for purpose
27 November, 2024The Australian Government has commenced a review into how Australia's largest electricity grid and market will operate in the coming decades.
$14 million boost for sustainable concrete research
20 November, 2024SmartCrete CRC is co-funding six research projects that aim to advance Australia's concrete capabilities and help the sector reach net zero by 2050.
A concrete use for carpet fibres
15 November, 2024Australian engineers have come up with an unexpected use for discarded carpets: as a means to make concrete stronger and resistant to cracks.
