Planet
Old wind turbines ride new wave
A Gold Coast surfing competition has become the testing ground for fins crafted from recycled wind turbine blades.
Louisa Hearn
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Planet
Seagrass returns to Balmoral waters
Marine restoration project reaches new milestone in quest to bring ocean species back to Sydney Harbour.
Energy
The NZ startup at fusion’s frontier
Global race heats up for the ‘holy grail’ of clean energy as fusion startups break boundaries and prepare for industrial scaling.
Business
Greener steel on the horizon
Cleaning up the steelmaking process with low-value biochar is in the sights of this NSW startup.
Transport
Old tyres pave the road ahead
Moreton Bay transforms thousands of old tyres into sustainable asphalt in a trial project to reduce carbon emissions and waste.
Transport
Hobart trials world-first electric ferry
Large battery-powered passenger vessel begins real-world testing in Tasmania, in the next step for low-emission shipping.
Household
A second life for solar
An Australian pilot aims to recover valuable materials from discarded solar panels instead of dumping them in landfill.
Planet
Rewriting the future of megafires
Blending ancient methods with smart technologies offers fresh hope in the battle to navigate tomorrow's bushfires.
Planet
Battling the fires of the future
A rapid upgrade of fire detection and monitoring technology is underway as fire-prone regions seek to mitigate potential catastrophe.
Planet
2025: a hive of innovation
From seaweed buttons to bee hotels, Australian innovators are tackling some of the planet's biggest challenges. We take a look at some of the year’s highlights.
Energy
Free power for Aussie homes
As the net zero political debate grabbed headlines earlier this month, Australia's federal government unveiled a plan to offer households three hours of free power.
Energy
Regions rally behind clean energy
Poll results show that backing for renewables holds strong at 62% in spite of online trolling and misinformation campaigns.