Ecotech AQMesh air-quality monitor
08 April, 2019The AQMesh air quality monitor uses small-sensor technology to measure a wide range of particulate matter and different gases in the air to parts per billion.
Tamworth marked for integrated smart city project
08 April, 2019UNSW Sydney has partnered with Providence Asset Group and Tamworth Regional Council to trial what is claimed to be Australia's first test performance of a fully integrated smart city.
Budget delivers for WA environmental education centre
08 April, 2019$25 million in federal funding will go towards establishing the Harry Butler Environmental Education Centre, a facility focusing on achieving sustainable environmental outcomes through economic development.
New national conference for cleantech sector
01 April, 2019The National Clean Technologies Conference & Exhibition is a new event encompassing clean technology growth areas including energy, waste, water, the built environment and transport.
Young researcher awarded to propel methane-reduction study
27 March, 2019A young South Australian will investigate how to improve the operation of wastewater sludge-drying lagoons by reducing their methane emissions.
Innovation celebration at Total Facilities 2019
19 March, 2019PropTech, digital twins, 'emotional technology' trackers and the latest energy-saving initiatives in the built environment will be taking centre stage at this year's event.
Sod turns on Deakin's renewable energy microgrid
31 January, 2019Deakin University is partnering with AusNet Services and Mondo to develop an industrial-scale microgrid energy system to provide an integrated research and education platform.
Building cities for a changing climate
23 January, 2019 by Dr Anna Hurlimann and Dr Georgia Warren-Myers, University of MelbourneOur cities are responsible for a large chunk of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, so the way we plan and construct them has to adapt to the future impacts of climate change.
CEO Insights 2019: Chris Hoey, Bürkert Australia
07 January, 2019Chris Hoey talks about the Internet of Things, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence and more.
AI: the secret to smart cities
11 December, 2018 by Lauren DavisArtificial intelligence is proving a key enabler of smart cities, with new sensing technologies designed to provide citizens with a safe and smooth experience as they go about their everyday lives.
New electrolyte could be key to more sustainable batteries
15 November, 2018A new electrolyte created by New Zealand researchers will make aluminium batteries cheaper and easier to produce.
Algae used to convert CO2 into carbon fibres
15 November, 2018Chemists have developed a process that provides an economic way of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere — and creates valuable new materials at the same time.
Catalyst helps split water molecules for hydrogen fuel
03 October, 2018Breaking the bonds between oxygen and hydrogen in water could be a key to the creation of hydrogen in a sustainable manner.
Legume could serve as 'drought fodder' for cattle
19 September, 2018The legume leucaena may offer a profitable and environmentally sustainable fodder option for cattle producers in dry, tropical regions.
Sustainable LEGO elements made from plant-based plastic
07 September, 2018The LEGO Group has launched a new range of botanical elements — such as leaves, bushes and trees — made from plant-based plastic sourced from sugarcane.
