Eco-friendly fertiliser technology uses greenhouse gases to promote crop growth
Methylotrophic bacillus is a microorganism that decomposes methane using methanol to take it as an energy source.
Suddenly we are in the middle of a global energy crisis: Here’s why
European and Asian gas prices are at an all-time high, the oil price is at a three-year high, and the price of coal is soaring on the back of energy shortages across China, India and Germany.
Australian scientists upcycle used plastic into clean fuel
Lead scientist Associate Professor Kalpit Shah says upcycling two massive waste streams through one circular approach could deliver substantial financial and environmental benefits.
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.
