Sugar ant pee preference may reduce greenhouse gases
10 February, 2020Sugar ants nocturnally forage on urine to extract nitrogen molecules, some of which could end up in the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide.
Arcadis launches new digital business
05 February, 2020Arcadis has launched Arcadis Gen — a new global digital business to help secure its position as a leading provider of data-driven products and solutions across the natural and built environment.
Infrastructure matters: shifting towards smart mobility
04 February, 2020 by Jacqui Banks, Melbourne City Exec — Arcadis Australia Pacific | Supplied by: Arcadis Pty LtdConnected and autonomous vehicle technologies offer exciting advantages for the future if transportation system owners and operators stay ahead of the curve.
Algae biotech research facility to launch in Noosa
04 February, 2020Biotech start-up Provectus Algae will open a new research and development foundry in Noosa next month to further its groundbreaking work with algae as a platform to grow biologics.
Tesla purchase part of Caspak's futureproofing strategy
03 February, 2020 | Supplied by: Caspak Products Pty LtdFlexible packaging provider Caspak Australia is futureproofing its business by prioritising sustainability and innovation.
Australian cleantech industry tackles the climate crisis
31 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Nectar Creative CommunicationsEnergy, water, waste, built environment, transport, agriculture and manufacturing will all be discussed at this year's cleantech event.
Post-fire logging will have catastrophic consequences, says ecologist
31 January, 2020A world-leading ecologist has issued a dire warning of the terrible consequences of post-fire logging. The practice could have catastrophic environmental consequences.
CSIRO to steer nation on climate change strategies
30 January, 2020National science agency CSIRO will deliver bushfire and climate change resilience measures to help prepare Australia for future years of extreme fire conditions.
Port of Newcastle gains EcoPort status
23 January, 2020Port of Newcastle has been certified as an EcoPort under the global environmental and sustainability standard for the ports sector.
Insights 2020: Rafael Koenig, Weidmüller Australia
21 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Weidmuller Pty LtdRafael details how Weidmüller is helping Australian companies adopt advanced manufacturing capababilities and discusses some key trends for 2020.
Making buildings smarter for a sustainable future
20 January, 2020 by Schneider Electric Australia | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricA community of building designers and system integrators are using smart building technologies today, to prepare our cities for a sustainable tomorrow.
CSIRO app helps sugarcane farmers manage fertiliser
17 January, 2020An app developed by CSIRO will help sugarcane farmers in Far North Queensland manage fertiliser use and reduce nitrogen runoff to the Great Barrier Reef.
Model shows cooling planet will boost GDP
15 January, 2020Solar geoengineering could play a key role in reducing income inequality between countries, according to research undertaken at the University of California San Diego.
Hive Aid launched for drought-affected beekeepers
14 January, 2020Hive + Wellness, Rural Aid and The Australian Honey Bee Industry Council have joined forces to launch Hive Aid, a drought and bushfire relief campaign aimed at struggling beekeepers.
What does a healthy and sustainable future really look like?
13 January, 2020 by Rodrigo Lima*With horrifying fires devastating much of Australia acting as a harbinger of even greater climate crises to come, what can industry do to ensure a healthy future?
