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.
Louisa Hearn
Louisa has been creating newspaper and magazine content for over two decades spanning business and consumer tech, science, engineering and lifestyle.
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.
Business
Green transition key to prosperity
Delaying climate action based on its financial costs is no longer a viable strategy say economic experts.
Transport
Hydrogen planes head skywards
Australia-made aircraft are headed to Europe as hydrogen-electric propulsion systems prepare for takeoff.
Household
Small treat, big footprint
Switching from plastic to paper-wrapped snacks is key to preserving waterways and wildlife say ocean researchers.
Household
3D printed homes for Dubbo
Trailblazing construction methods and materials are in the spotlight as housing pressure and climate uncertainties mount.
Business
End game for greenwash
Community groups and regulators are calling time on environmental claims that don’t stack up in the real world.
Energy
Cleaner power to the people
Can these new initiatives extend the reach of renewables and EVs into Australia’s apartment blocks?
Business
Cracking the concrete challenge
Substituting carbon-heavy cement with waste ingredients is a key focus for innovators in the sector.
Planet
Australia's beaches clean up
This new study has revealed some good news about the quantity of plastic trash littering the coastline.
Transport
The world’s biggest electric ship
Could this Tasmanian-built battery powered electric ferry change the face of maritime transport?