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.
Refrigerants Australia presented research at UN conference
13 November, 2024Refrigerants Australia recently presented findings from Australia's latest research on the rate of refrigerant leakage across 15 equipment types at the UN conference in Bangkok.
Six bright startups to feature at renewables showcase
13 November, 2024Following a record number of applications, Innovation Bay and ARENA have selected six startups to present at the 2024 ARENA Renewables Startup Showcase.
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.
