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Councils collectively save on energy

06 December, 2024

Thirteen regional New South Wales councils have pooled their resources to make the shift to renewable energy via a power purchase agreement.


From coal to clean: accelerating Asia's renewable energy transition

22 November, 2024 by Richard Fechner* and Dr Tej Gidda** at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan

As Asia faces mounting climate challenges and rising energy demands, the push to shift from coal dependency to clean energy is at a critical juncture.


Mars Petcare unveils renewable energy plan

30 October, 2024

The company's Wodonga facility is set to become the first large-scale steam-based manufacturing site in Australia to deploy 100% renewables within the next two years.


Testing carbon capture technology on a large scale

18 September, 2024

In order to create a cleaner future, Curtin University is entering a three-year, multimillion-dollar agreement with carbon capture and storage research organisation CO2CRC.


Boral developing lower carbon concrete for infrastructure

12 August, 2024

In partnership with industry players and researchers, construction materials company Boral is developing a lower carbon concrete product using Australian calcined clay.


Rewiring Australia weighs in on nuclear proposal

01 July, 2024

The advocacy group has urged Australia to "double down on electrification".


Govt grants: driving down industrial decarbonisation 

28 June, 2024

ARENA is providing a total of $1.98 million in grants directly to 10 businesses that are looking to contribute to Australia's emissions reduction targets.


A touch of sugar could help upcycle carbon dioxide into fuels

06 May, 2024

A new catalyst made from table sugar could have the power to upcycle carbon dioxide (CO2) gas into valuable chemicals.


New standard paves way for cleaner, cheaper transport

15 February, 2024

With transport the largest source of Australia's emissions after energy, the government's proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard has been welcomed by the Climate Council.


NZ environmental lawsuit could break new ground

12 February, 2024

New Zealand's Supreme Court has unanimously given the go-ahead to a case brought by Iwi leader Michael Smith against seven of the country's biggest polluters.


CSIRO and Swinburne form green steel partnership

02 February, 2024

The 'Sustainable Mineral Processing and Green Steel Program' aims to address key net zero challenges for the mineral resources industry.


Digitising Australia's buildings is key to tackling net zero

01 February, 2024

Businesses around the world are continuing to focus on net zero, and building construction and operations are areas where Australia can make significant contributions.


Sustainability hub launched by TCS and Macquarie University

24 January, 2024

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Macquarie University have partnered to launch the TCS GoZero Hub for research and innovation.


Energy roadmap for the next 20 years

22 January, 2024

AEMO has released its Draft 2024 Integrated Systems Plan, which calls for the urgent building of large-scale renewable projects and transmission lines.


UN report: current climate efforts not enough

23 November, 2023 by UN Environment Programme (UNEP)

The latest Emissions Gap Report from UNEP found that the world is on track for a 2.5–2.9°C temperature rise above pre-industrial levels this century.


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