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.
Louisa Hearn
Louisa has been creating newspaper and magazine content for over two decades spanning business and consumer tech, science, engineering and lifestyle.
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.
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?