sustainability
Press Releases
Renewables
Energy Renaissance appoints industry powerhouse in preparation for its 1GWh factory
It's been a busy year for start up energy pioneer Energy Renaissance and it's latest appointment makes it clear things are ramping up. This week sees former head of...
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Research Groups, Institutes and Universities
Resource Efficiency
UNSW
Innovation: UNSW “microfactories” transform waste into green gold
A team of Australian researchers is turning the notion of recycling on its head, while also building a new green manufacturing sector.
Australian Federal Government
Climate
Coal
Governments
News & Commentary
Renewables
What lies beneath: The dangers of understating climate risks
In the magical thinking of Australian policymakers, a pathway of gradual change, constructed over many decades in a growing, prosperous, coal-fired world stretches before us. But that's not the...
It is amazing how much is happening, even in Australia. There may yet be hope for Australia to become a low-carbon, successful 21st century economy!
Community Power
Press Releases
Renewables
Cities to get more sustainable with smart communities code
“the Code for Smart Communities will set new benchmarks for smart cities and communities across Australia, New Zealand and beyond, by providing important guidance on how to use technology,...
BHP Billiton has backed and co-developed a world-first Forests Bond, in effort to address climate change and enhance global response.
ACT Government
Climate
Governments
News & Commentary
Greens’ Rattenbury to replace Corbell as ACT climate minister
Shane Rattenbury to replace Simon Corbell as ACT climate minister, marking second time a Greens member appointed in any Australian ministry.
An unheralded metal - which can be used in new batteries which can store large amounts of energy almost indefinitely - will become key player in renewable energy revolution....
Climate
Other Good Stuff
Resource Efficiency
50 years after the lucky country, Australia’s challenge remains
Australia is among the worst of the affluent countries on resource use, waste production, greenhouse gases and obesity. Still feeling lucky?
Entries have opened for the $US4 million Future Energy Prize – a UAE-based international competition designed to reward innovators across business, schools and NGOs in renewable energy and sustainability.
