SUSTAINABILITY
- NSW closes EV gaps in regional areas
on 13/04/2026The NSW Government has released the 2026 NSW Electric Vehicle Strategy to help reduce emissions and make electric vehicles (EVs) — and their cost-of-living benefits — accessible to more people, with a focus on closing charging gaps in regional, remote and suburban areas. In NSW, there is […]
- Leafy greens identified as potential metal mining tools
on 13/04/2026Leafy vegetables could be used to extract toxic metals from contaminated soil for use in medical technologies and energy projects. University of Queensland geochemist Dr Amelia Corzo-Remigio said X-rays confirmed crops in the Brassicaceae family had strong ‘phytomining’ potential because of […]
- Smart monitoring helps tram network cut water use by 70%
on 13/04/2026Yarra Trams cut water use at its New Preston Depot by almost 70%, saving 6.6 million litres of water a year, enough to fill 20 E-class trams after joining the WaterSmart program. The savings come after Yarra Valley Water installed data loggers at the depot as part of the Victorian Government’s […]
- Call for 10c increase on container return schemes
on 09/04/2026Environmental groups, community organisations and recycling industry leaders are calling on state and territory governments to increase their container deposit schemes’ refund amounts from 10c to 20c to increase the number of bottles and cans returned and give more money back to consumers, […]
- CCEP Australia strengthens producer responsibility
on 08/04/2026Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia has installed a Return and Earn Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) at its Northmead production site in Western Sydney. The installation advances CCEP’s national strategy to expand access and convenience to recycling without increasing the cost to […]
- Water transition key at Global Water Summit 2026
on 08/04/2026At the Global Water Summit 2026 in Madrid (18–20 May), Alfa Laval will be part of the conversation driving innovation, collaboration and action to accelerate the water transition and empower industries to build operational resilience for a changing planet. The company helps customers not only […]
- Canola may be key to Australia's biofuel
on 07/04/2026A new report by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank highlights the key role the nation’s canola could play as a biofuel in future energy transition and security. The report, ‘Fuelling the future: How the new biofuel demand wave could reshape Australia’s canola sector’, said with the […]
- Map reveals hidden UV risk for next-gen solar panels
on 07/04/2026A global study by UNSW Sydney has revealed that ultraviolet (UV) radiation may be shortening the lifespan of next-generation solar panels by up to 10 years, with the study suggesting that current industry testing standards may not fully reflect real-world conditions. The researchers have developed […]
- Veolia ANZ appoints new CEO
on 07/04/2026Veolia is moving into a new chapter in its development, leading to new appointments in its Australian and New Zealand operations. CEO and Managing Director Richard Kirkman, who has led Veolia ANZ for almost six years, will be succeeded by the company’s Chief Operating Officer Resource Recovery, […]
- Online course helps hospitality sector reduce food waste
on 06/04/2026TAFE NSW has launched an online short course — fully discounted until 11 May — to help the hospitality sector reduce kitchen waste, save money and prepare for food waste reforms coming into effect from July. Co-designed with the NSW EPA and industry leaders, the online Food Waste […]
- Harvesting the Jet Stream: Why China’s Flying Wind Turbine is a Potential Game-Changer
by Kevin on 01/04/2026For decades, the holy grail of wind energy has been floating just out of reach—literally. While conventional turbines are limited to the heights of their towers, the strongest, most consistent winds howl thousands of feet above our heads. We’ve finally found a way to go get them. As an […]
- The Finnish Charge: Has Verge Motorcycles Just Cracked the Solid-State Code?
by Kevin on 01/03/2026For years, the “holy grail” of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution has been spoken of in hushed, almost mythical tones: the solid-state battery. It is the technology that promises to delete range anxiety, slash charging times to the length of a coffee break and eliminate the fire risks […]
- 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 […]
- 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 Finds
by Paige Bennett on 01/08/2025A 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 […]
- Notes from the field: A tale of a downed droneby AG Staff on 14/04/2026
As we continue dipping our feet into the rivers, creeks and wetlands of the mighty Murray–Darling Basin, our writers and photographers have been revelling in collecting stories from some of the many authentic Aussies who rely on this extraordinary natural system. The post Notes from the field: A […]
- The secret world of tanninsby The Conversation on 13/04/2026
From stained rivers to your cup of tea, tannins are an important part of life on earth. The post The secret world of tannins appeared first on Australian Geographic.
- High voltage: Amflow releases two new e-mountain bikesby Aus Geo ADVENTURE on 13/04/2026
Amflow’s first-ever e-MTB surprised the market with its power and light weight. Now, the brand has released two new bikes with – you guessed it – more grunt. The post High voltage: Amflow releases two new e-mountain bikes appeared first on Australian Geographic.
- Native rodents: Our little unsung heroesby Anthea Batsakis on 13/04/2026
Many of our native mice and rats are quietly creeping towards extinction, but a pookila breeding project in metropolitan Melbourne is bucking the trend. The post Native rodents: Our little unsung heroes appeared first on Australian Geographic.
- Australia’s weird ‘waterfalls’by Tim the Yowie Man on 09/04/2026
Australians have a love affair with waterfalls. Perhaps it’s because we live on the driest inhabited continent on the planet. The post Australia’s weird ‘waterfalls’ appeared first on Australian Geographic.
- Bumblebees can perceive rhythmby The Conversation on 09/04/2026
New Australian research shows bumblebees can learn and recognise rhythmic patterns across different tempos and even across senses. The post Bumblebees can perceive rhythm appeared first on Australian Geographic.
- Defining Moments in Australian History: Our forgotten warby AG Staff on 08/04/2026
In 1964, Australian armed forces fight Indonesian troops in Borneo and on the Malay Peninsula. The post Defining Moments in Australian History: Our forgotten war appeared first on Australian Geographic.
- Feathered and flightlessby Candice Marshall on 07/04/2026
Living like mammals in a land without them, Aotearoa New Zealand's flightless birds are an evolutionary enigma. The post Feathered and flightless appeared first on Australian Geographic.
- A complete guide to Alice Springs, NTby Bruce Elder on 06/04/2026
This renowned Red Centre town is a vital commercial and cultural centre in the heart of outback Australia. The post A complete guide to Alice Springs, NT appeared first on Australian Geographic.
- Australia playing critical role in NASA’s latest crewed Moon missionby The Conversation on 04/04/2026
NASA is sending astronauts back around the Moon. And Australia will play a critical role in helping them get there. The post Australia playing critical role in NASA’s latest crewed Moon mission appeared first on Australian Geographic.