Federal boost for electric freight
A zero-emission road freight depot has been named as one of four projects selected in a fast-track federal pilot.
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Fixes for a post-truth world
Now ranked as one of Australia’s key security threats, the race is on to limit the impact of coordinated climate disinformation campaigns.
Cotton claims under the microscope
In an era of ethical promises, forensic science is exposing the truth behind the label.
A new era for Australian energy
While fuel shortages roll out across the globe, one NSW community has found a powerful reason for optimism.
Fresh funds for future factory
This hyper-fermentation facility in Orange is gearing up to bring biomanufacturing into the mainstream.
Sunnies made from seaweed in the works
Aussie tech collaboration will fashion Uluu's seaweed-derived biomaterial into zero-waste glasses.
Enzymes to tackle rare-earth recovery
Australian startup aims to retrieve materials from electronic waste before they end up in landfill.
Soy fish makeover on the menu
A sushi restaurant in Hobart has become the first venue to adopt the Holy Carp! sustainable soy sauce dropper.
Cultivated pet treats make Aussie debut
A new pet treat brand, the first in the cell-cultured category, is set to be launched in Australia.
Old wind turbines ride new wave
A Gold Coast surfing competition has become the testing ground for fins crafted from recycled wind turbine blades.
Funding boost for low-footprint fertiliser
An Australian startup is rolling out first-of-a-kind fertiliser hubs to decentralise nitrogen fertiliser production.
Seagrass returns to Balmoral waters
Marine restoration project reaches new milestone in quest to bring ocean species back to Sydney Harbour.
Energy
Where solar meets design
These commercial projects are blending renewable energy generation with architectural design.
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.
Planet
Oceanic oPod takes top honours
Blue Carbon, creator of the ocean-restoring oPod system, is earning recognition as Australia’s budding blue-tech sector gathers pace.
Business
Greener steel on the horizon
Cleaning up the steelmaking process with low-value biochar is in the sights of this NSW startup.
Planet
New climate champion takes root
Something important is happening quietly beneath our feet as underground networks store vast quantities of carbon.
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.
Agtech
Sowing the seeds of change
From solar-powered production and collaboration on methane to AI-driven waste recovery, we take a look at three new projects addressing agricultural sustainability.
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.
Infotech
New frontiers for AI data centres
The machines that power the digital world may one day be suspended in space, buried underground, or even sitting beneath the ocean.
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.