Planet
Nature wins at Eureka awards
Australian scientists tackle biodiversity loss, climate resilience and energy efficiency.
Louisa Hearn
Louisa has been creating newspaper and magazine content for over two decades spanning business and consumer tech, science, engineering and lifestyle.
Household
Eco-packaging pioneers unite
Australian suppliers join forces to expand sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic food and drink containers.
Transport
Electric ferries bound for Denmark
Two large battery-powered ferries built in Hobart will help decarbonise one of Denmark’s busiest sea routes.
Planet
Unpacking the plastic problem
Australia is pushing ahead on soft plastic waste solutions as hopes for a global plastic treaty fade in Geneva.
Business
New coffee blend makes bricks
A process that turns coffee waste into bricks may soon be shrinking the carbon footprint of both the hospitality and building sectors.
Transport
Remedies for roadkill on trial
Wildlife advocates are calling for practical solutions to reverse the tragic death toll of native animals on our busy roads.
Business
Australia heads for climate reckoning
A landmark International Court ruling adds weight to the call for stronger climate action from political and business leaders.
Planet
Sighting carbon sinks from space
A new biomass satellite has captured images that could reshape the measurement of forest carbon stocks.
Planet
Eagle detection for wind farms
Protected bird species are in the sights of this high-tech sensing technology in Tasmania.
Transport
The hidden power of ocean currents
Research into swirling ocean eddies may help cargo ships cut carbon emissions – powered by a blend of AI and satellite data.
Household
Cheaper batteries nation-wide
The launch of the $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program aims to make batteries more affordable for Australian households.
Household
Goodbye to gas for new builds
Electric-only rules for new buildings in Victoria and the City of Sydney aim to lower emissions and energy costs.