ABB’s new fast EV charger can power up any vehicle in less than 15 minutes
Swiss company ABB has unveiled an all-in-one fast EV charger, able to fully charge an electric vehicle in 15 minutes or less.
Starbucks expands “Greener Store” initiative in China
Launched in 2018, the Greener Store Framework was co-developed with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to help transform retail towards sustainable stores.
Air NZ switches to sustainable serviceware to save 28 million single-use plastics a year
The Auckland-based airline recently trialled casserole dishes made from sugarcane remains, birchwood cutlery, and re-usable rotatable plastic.
Scientists transform sewer gas to clean energy
According to the study, the process uses little energy and cheap material, with only the chemical iron sulphide with a trace amount of molybdenum as an additive.
Aussie battery recycling initiative ramps up scale with new program
“As waste batteries, especially those used in small handheld devices, are one of the fastest-growing waste streams, this industry-led scheme will play an essential role in significantly increasing Australia’s battery collections and recycling.”
Japan Airlines to recycle all food waste into fertiliser
“As the world faces such many and varied social issues, for the JAL Group to achieve growth into the future, our business management must therefore contribute to the realisation of a sustainable society,” said Yuji Akasaka, executive president, JAL
Online travel agency Copolo helps travellers offset their carbon footprint
Copolo believes it can help start building a better tomorrow by offering more sustainable travel solutions.
World’s largest integrated solar-powered battery storage project comes online
Edwards Sanborn Solar Storage project can provide clean energy to more than 158,000 homes.
Climate Trace will bring ‘radical transparency’ to carbon emissions
New research organisation backed by Google and Al Gore to provide real-time data through satellites, sensors and AI.
Climate explained: Could we replace all fossil fuels with renewables?
what are the renewable energy sources that could replace fossil fuels?
3 simple life hacks to help fight climate change
Three spheres of our lives contribute about 85 per cent of a household’s carbon footprint: home energy use, transport, and food consumption.
Why it is entirely possible for Australia to phase out thermal coal within a decade
Australia has been urged to end the use of thermal coal by 2030 – but can the nation achieve that? Yes, it can. Here’s how.
Hyundai’s Genesis commits to an all-EV range by 2030, with eight body styles
The South Korean luxury car brand expects to produce 400,000 EVs annually by 2030.
Social-impact organisation aims to light up 1500 Philippine homes with solar power
With the support of a Brighter Future For Next Generation, Women of Global Change is working with the rural community of the Dumagat people.
Shell to install 50,000 EV charging points across the UK
Besides increasing charging stations, Shell will also provide more electricity from sources such as wind and solar power that will allow electric vehicles to run on low-carbon power sources.
