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Why Is LPG energy great for rural households?
There are many advantages of signing up for LPG at your rural property, Elgas explains. [ + ]
How LED lighting affects the natural environment
The La Trobe University Net Zero fund will be investigating the impact that LED lighting has on native wildlife. [ + ]
Lockdowns deliver respite for our overshooting planet
Overshoot Day, the date when humanity will have used earth's renewable ecological budget for the entire year, has moved back to 22 August thanks to lockdowns. [ + ]
Choosing a heat exchanger that fits the bill
HRS Heat Exchangers has released a white paper to help wastewater utilities select the right heat exchanger for maximum productivity. We take a look at the key takeaways. [ + ]
Auditor-General report reveals Vic mine rehabilitation failures
Lawyers and environmental NGOs have warned that Victoria's mines are contaminating communities and leaving a legacy of social, financial and environmental liabilities. [ + ]
Microrecycling science: revolutionising recycling and manufacturing
UNSW's SMaRT Centre has developed a ‘material microsurgery' technique that can extract valuable materials and elements from complex waste items and reform them. [ + ]
Powder coating: an unacknowledged waste stream
Monash research reveals the extent of microplastics in the environment and a little known contributor in a class of its own. [ + ]
AI breakthrough in Tassie salmon farming
The growing demand for farmed seafood has led to increasing levels of automation to help the industry grow, while minimising environmental impact. [ + ]
How water stewardship benefits businesses by reducing water risks
Using a water stewardship approach can help identify a pathway to longer term business sustainability. [ + ]
The business case for sustainable buildings
We can no longer ignore the devastating impact that Australia's $360bn construction industry places on the world around us. [ + ]
Creating cost-effective waste reduction solutions
Tips for delivering cost-effective waste reduction solutions to businesses, from George Tsiamis at BIC Services. [ + ]
Battery breakthrough for electric transport
Researchers have designed a new class of solid electrolytes that could facilitate the wider electrification of transportation, including electric aircraft and long-range electric cars. [ + ]
Researchers reveal misconceptions over renewable energy transition
Transitioning to renewable energy will not lead to macro-economic damage, and any claims to the contrary are exaggerated and based on decades-old data. [ + ]
Pandemic records greatest drop in greenhouse gases in history of fossil fuel
Although the COVID-19 pandemic is causing major disruptions to the trade, tourism, energy and finance sectors, environmental pressures are easing. [ + ]
Business leaders on the path to sustainable communities
An expert panel has examined how businesses can take the lead in managing climate risk in the short and long term, supporting local communities to create a better future for all. [ + ]