SUSTAINABILITY
- A matter of influence: getting over the 'ick' with recycled water
on 05/02/2026Many in Australia will remember the public rejection of recycled water by Toowoomba residents in Queensland back in 2006 during the millennium drought, which led to a referendum where they voted in favour of desalination. Since then, public acceptance of recycled drinking water has been slowly […]
- How sustainability is shaping network strategy
on 04/02/2026For Australian enterprises entering 2026 planning cycles, sustainability is no longer sitting alongside network strategy. It’s actively shaping it. With Australia’s net zero commitments, emerging climate disclosure obligations, and the physical realities of distance, energy costs and regional […]
- Upcycled mattresses to become sustainable insulation
on 03/02/2026Swinburne researchers have turned old, unwanted mattresses into safe and sustainable building insulation materials using fungi. With their findings published in Nature’s Scientific Reports journal, the team grew a common fungus together with shredded mattress foam to create a new material that […]
- $2.4m to boost clean energy workforce
on 02/02/2026The Queensland Government, in partnership with the Australian Government, is delivering $2.4 million in Applied Research Grants to build the state’s future workforce in battery technology and disability support. The grants will fund innovative solutions that address industry-identified […]
- UV used to make recyclable, sustainable polymers
on 02/02/2026Scientists have used ultraviolet (UV) light to successfully synthesise more sustainable and recyclable polymer materials. Led by green chemistry experts at Flinders University, and published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, the development is a major step in making polymers high […]
- Study finds the most effective global climate policies
on 02/02/2026A new peer-reviewed study evaluating climate policies in 40 countries over a 32-year period finds that carbon pricing and taxation — combined with investments in renewable energy and research — are among the most effective tools governments can use to reduce CO2 emissions. Drawing on […]
- QED Huberg SEM5000 portable methane detector
on 28/01/2026The Huberg SEM5000 is a field-proven portable methane detector for landfill surface emissions monitoring. The detector is the latest addition to QED’s Huberg range of gas analysers and detectors. Built around LASER-based tuneable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TLDAS) technology, the […]
- Carbon-conversion technology creates chemicals for jet fuel
on 28/01/2026RMIT researchers have developed a carbon‑conversion technology that may help turn industrial emissions into jet fuel, by simplifying how carbon dioxide is recycled. The system combines carbon removal and conversion into a single process, reducing the energy use and complexity that limits many […]
- F-Gas Regulation: Turning necessity into opportunity
on 27/01/2026The tightening of the F-Gas Regulation is creating uncertainty across many industries. Deadlines are approaching, and the question of the right refrigerant strategy is becoming increasingly urgent. What may initially appear to be a regulatory burden also represents a strategic opportunity — for […]
- Novel energy storage system to decarbonise buildings
on 27/01/2026University of Birmingham researchers have designed a novel energy storage system that charges from surplus renewable power that would otherwise be wasted, and delivers heat or cooling when required. Developed by Professor Yongliang Li, Chair in Thermal Energy Engineering at the School of Chemical […]
- The Silent Guardian: How a Tidal Turbine Became an Unlikely Marine Sanctuary
by Kevin on 01/02/2026Beneath the churning, slate-grey surface of the Pentland Firth, a narrow channel separating the Orkney Islands from the northern tip of Scotland, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Here, where the North Atlantic meets the North Sea, some of the planet’s most powerful tidal currents race at speeds […]
- How Isobutanol is Igniting India’s Biofuel Revolution
by Kevin on 01/01/2026In the bustling ports of Gujarat and the sprawling industrial corridors of Maharashtra, a quiet revolution is brewing. It doesn’t involve flashy electric vehicles or vast solar farms, but something far more foundational: the very fuel that powers the country’s economic engine. India, a nation […]
- Fluid Power: How Nanoscale Water Friction Could End Our Battery Dependence
by Kevin on 01/12/2025In the grand narrative of green technology, we often focus on the titans: the massive wind turbines offshore, the sprawling solar farms in the desert, and the heavy lithium-ion packs driving electric vehicles. But a quiet revolution is brewing on the opposite end of the spectrum—the microscopic […]
- What is a Green Burial? A Guide to Eco-Friendly Funeral Options
by Kevin on 11/11/2025For many, sustainability isn’t just an important consideration; it’s a way of life. However, it can go beyond the boundaries of life, as well. How we leave the world is a consideration we all have to deal with at some point, and, to that end, the top minds have been working on finding the most […]
- The New Goliaths: How China’s Mingyang is Redefining the Scale of Offshore Wind Power
by Kevin on 01/11/2025In the relentless pursuit of a cleaner energy future, the mantra has often been “bigger is better.” Now, that philosophy has found its most potent expression yet, rising from the shipyards of China. Mingyang Smart Energy Group, a titan in its own right, has unveiled a machine that feels less […]
- How Rimac Technology is Electrifying the Mainstream with Solid-State and Next-Gen e-Axles
by Kevin on 01/10/2025MUNICH – For years, the name Rimac Automobili has been synonymous with the bleeding edge of electric performance—a halo brand producing hypercars with eye-watering power outputs and price tags to match. But at this year’s IAA Mobility show in Munich, the company’s technology division, Rimac […]
- Next-Gen SRAM eMTB eBike Prototype: The Silent Revolution
by Kevin on 01/09/2025You know that feeling. The trail unfolds before you, a twisting, root-gnarled ribbon of earth. Your lungs burn, your legs are pleading for mercy on the climb, and for a fleeting second, you thumb the assist button on your handlebar. There’s a whir, a gentle push at your back, and suddenly, […]
- Nanoparticle Breakthrough: The Holy Grail of Solar Power Within Reach
by Kevin on 01/08/2025Imagine a world where clean, abundant energy powers our homes, cars, and devices, freeing us from the shackles of fossil fuels. For decades, solar power has held this promise, but its widespread adoption has been hampered by limitations in efficiency, cost, and durability. Now, a groundbreaking […]
- Honda’s New Funky New Electric Car
by Kevin on 01/07/2025The electric vehicle (EV) market is heating up, and Honda—a brand long associated with reliability and innovation—is making a bold move into the affordable EV segment. With the introduction of a funky, stylish, and budget-friendly electric car, Honda aims to compete with rivals like Tesla, […]
- XG Pro and JackRabbit OG2 Pro E-Bikes
by Kevin on 01/06/2025Electric bikes have revolutionized urban commuting and recreational cycling, offering a blend of convenience, efficiency, and fun. Among the many options available, the JackRabbit OG2 Pro and XG Pro stand out as compact, powerful, and innovative e-bikes designed for short-distance travel and […]
- Methane 101: Understanding the Second Most Important Greenhouse Gas
by EcoWatch on 05/08/2025By Olivia Rosane and Cristen Hemingway Jaynes Quick Key Facts What Is Methane? What has no color or smell and is found in wetlands, cow burps and your basement furnace? The answer is methane — a powerful greenhouse gas that is the second most important contributor to the climate crisis after […]
- Mass Die-Off of Western Monarch Butterflies Linked to Pesticides, Study Findsby Paige Bennett on 01/08/2025
A new peer-reviewed study has linked pesticides as a likely cause to a mass die-off of Western monarch butterflies that occurred in 2024. In January 2024, researchers found hundreds of dead or dying monarch butterflies near the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary in California, where Western monarch […]
- UN’s Top Court Rules That ‘Clean, Healthy’ Environment Is a Human Rightby Cristen Hemingway Jaynes on 24/07/2025
In a landmark finding, the United Nations’ top court on Wednesday issued an advisory opinion stating that a “clean, healthy and sustainable environment” is a human right. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling supports the obligation of UN member states to tackle the climate crisis […]
- PFAS Levels in Tap Water for 73 Million People in U.S. Exceed EPA Thresholds: NRDC Reportby Paige Bennett on 22/07/2025
According to new map data from Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), more than 73 million people living in the U.S. are exposed to tap water with toxic levels of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. The data revealed that PFAS levels in tap water across the U.S. are higher than the […]
- Extreme Weather Is Now Normal Weather in the UK: Met Office Report
by Paige Bennett on 14/07/2025Extreme heat, excessive rainfall, ongoing droughts — these conditions are now considered the new normal, according to the latest State of the UK Climate report from the UK Met Office. The report highlights several alarming trends, including warming at the rate of 0.25°C per decade in the UK. The […]
- Millions of Tons of Tiny Plastic Particles Are Polluting the Ocean, Study Findsby Cristen Hemingway Jaynes on 11/07/2025
Nanoplastics — microplastics that are less than a micrometer in size — are found all over the world, from Alpine peaks to the deepest parts of the ocean. At least 27 million tonnes of nanoplastics are estimated to be floating in the North Atlantic Ocean, weighing more than all wild land mammals […]
- Common Weedkiller Ingredient Harms Gut Bacteria and Multiple Organs: Studyby Cristen Hemingway Jaynes on 09/07/2025
The toxic chemical diquat, an ingredient used in place of glyphosate in weedkillers in the United States, has been found to cause multiple types of damage to organs and kill gut bacteria, according to new research. Diquat is sprayed extensively on orchards and vineyards, and its use has increased […]
- ‘Poisoning the Well’ Authors Sharon Udasin and Rachel Frazin on PFAS Contamination and Why It ‘Has Not Received the Attention It Deserves’
by Craig Thompson on 08/07/2025In the introduction to Sharon Udasin and Rachel Frazin’s new book, Poisoning The Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America, the authors cite an alarming statistic from 2015 that PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are present in the bodies of an estimated 97% of Americans. How did […]
- River Seine in Paris Reopens for Public Swimming for the First Time in 100 Yearsby Paige Bennett on 07/07/2025
After more than a century, a ban on swimming in the River Seine in Paris has been lifted. The river has been deemed clean and safe enough for swimming to once again be legal in this iconic waterway. According to the city’s official tourism office, 11 total swimming areas are reopening across […]
- Certain Gut Microbes Found to Absorb Ingested PFAS: Studyby Cristen Hemingway Jaynes on 03/07/2025
Our gut bacteria — collectively known as the “gut microbiome” — perform many important tasks in addition to the basics of breaking down food and vitamins, including supporting our immune system and brain health. Researchers from the University of Cambridge have recently identified a family […]
- Power up your next camping adventure with this Devos x OZtrail Adventure Packby Wendy Rend on 05/02/2026
Enter for your chance to win an Devos x OZtrail adventure kit built for off-grid comfort. The post Power up your next camping adventure with this Devos x OZtrail Adventure Pack appeared first on Australian Geographic.
- Wombats aren’t the only animals with weird poosby Bec Crew on 05/02/2026
Australia has its fair share of strange bowel movements. The post Wombats aren’t the only animals with weird poos appeared first on Australian Geographic.
- Defining Moments in Australian History: Managing the Murrayby AG Staff on 05/02/2026
On 21 November 1936, the Hume Dam was officially opened The post Defining Moments in Australian History: Managing the Murray appeared first on Australian Geographic.
- Paddle Pulse: Sea kayaking myths bustedby Justin Walker on 04/02/2026
Think sea kayaking demands guns of steel or super expensive gear? We clear up some of the most common paddling misconceptions. The post Paddle Pulse: Sea kayaking myths busted appeared first on Australian Geographic.
- A complete guide to Paynesville, VICby Bruce Elder on 04/02/2026
This holiday destination on the Gippsland Lakes promotes itself as ‘Victoria’s Boating Capital’. The post A complete guide to Paynesville, VIC appeared first on Australian Geographic.
- Welcome to the ‘Homogenocene’by The Conversation on 04/02/2026
Humans are making the world’s wildlife dangerously 'samey'. The post Welcome to the ‘Homogenocene’ appeared first on Australian Geographic.
- NZ’s Kawarau Gorge Trail moves into final stages of constructionby Justin Walker on 03/02/2026
This long-awaited cycling trail in NZ’s South Island promises a unique and amazing experience for riders, and it is nearly ready to roll. The post NZ’s Kawarau Gorge Trail moves into final stages of construction appeared first on Australian Geographic.
- Waterfalls to desert stars: A Californian adventure of two worldsby Justin Walker on 03/02/2026
Go beyond the bright lights of California’s big cities and you’ll find a natural wonderland ideal for a full reset, as Michelle Bates discovers. The post Waterfalls to desert stars: A Californian adventure of two worlds appeared first on Australian Geographic.
- Magic on the Reefby Karen McGhee on 03/02/2026
We’re all aware the Great Barrier Reef faces huge environmental challenges, so it’s heartening to know being a tourist can be part of the solution. The post Magic on the Reef appeared first on Australian Geographic.
- 7000-year-old poison arrow discoveryby Dr Karl on 03/02/2026
In classic jungle movies, there’s always somebody crouching in the trees with the sound of exotic birds (including Australian kookaburras!) calling in the background. Then, out of the blue, a poison arrow whistles through the sky and knocks out the hero. But did that ever really happen? The post […]