Sustainability

Deploying nuclear will lead to higher emissions: report

24 February, 2025

The Climate Change Authority's report confirms the risks of delaying a clean energy future in favour of nuclear power, stating it will lead to higher emissions and increased costs.


Yarra Valley Water addresses future demands with new group

21 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Yarra Valley Water

Yarra Valley Water has created a newly bolstered Asset Services Group to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population and climate change impacts.


KAESER develops new concept to improve sustainability

20 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors Australia

To meet its commitment to sustainability, KAESER Compressors Australia has developed an organisation-wide concept: 'Rethink. Research. Reduce. Repair.'


City dwellers at higher risk of heatwave death

19 February, 2025 | Supplied by: The University of Queensland

University of Queensland research shows an increase in heatwave-related deaths in cities due to human-induced climate change.


Three-point plan to fight battery-related fires

17 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Council of Recycling

ACOR welcomes a $2 million Qld Government initiative, which will expand battery collection points, enhance fire risk management and raise public awareness.


US federal paper straw ban causes confusion, expert says

17 February, 2025 | Supplied by: RMIT University

RMIT expert Dr Bhavna Middha said US President Trump's executive order banning paper straws in federal agencies will cause market and consumer confusion.


ANC Delivers boosts battery-electric vehicle fleet

13 February, 2025 | Supplied by: ANC Delivers

ANC Delivers has overcome transition challenges to integrate around 60 electric vehicles into its fleet as part of its $45.5 million sustainability initiative.


Schneider Electric appoints Tim Pratt as VP Power Products

13 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric has announced Tim Pratt as vice president of the Power Products division, Pacific Zone.


National roadmap supports bidirectional EV charging

13 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has released a national roadmap to enable electric vehicles (EVs) to connect to the grid.


Riverside Centre achieves carbon neutrality using Siemens tech

12 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd. Australia

Siemens technology has helped Ashbridge Capital's Riverside Centre in Adelaide reduce its energy consumption, costs and emissions.


$1.5 million grant program to plan for net zero emissions

10 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Department of Environment, Climate Change & Water NSW

Applications for a NSW Government grant program are now open to help eligible businesses plan and take action to achieve net zero emissions.


Kerbside EV charging in Australia to get funding boost

10 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

ARENA has committed $2.4 million in funding for 250 new public kerbside electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Victoria, NSW and South Australia.


Business must continue to lead on addressing climate change

05 February, 2025 by Lisa Zembrodt, Principal and Senior Director, Schneider Electric Sustainability Business | Supplied by: Schneider Electric (Aust) Pty Ltd

Australian workplaces must continue to act on reducing emissions rather than be spooked by global uncertainty, says a sustainability expert at Schneider Electric.


Heavy mine site electric vehicles to get supercharged

04 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

Fortescue 6 MW fast chargers are on the way, capable of charging 240 tonne battery electric trucks in under 30 minutes.


How microbes clean the atmosphere

31 January, 2025

While microbes often get a bad rap, they can be beneficial in surprising ways, including by helping to remove deadly carbon monoxide from the atmosphere.


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