Sustainability is good for the bottom line, Australian business execs agree
Most business leaders agree that sustainable products and services have become an expectation for consumers and investors alike.
Microplastics are in the air we breathe – and they affect the climate
The influence of microplastics on global climate is currently very small, and a cooling effect dominates, however, we expect it to increase in future.
We can’t stabilise the climate without carbon offsets – so how do we make them work?
Carbon offsets have been in the news lately after a report raised concerns about the integrity of the federal government’s offsetting scheme, the emissions reduction fund.
What is COP26 and why does the fate of Earth depend on it?
In less than two weeks, more than 100 world leaders will gather in the Scottish industrial city of Glasgow for UN climate change negotiations.
Disrupting Australia’s transport industry for a greener future
The transport sector accounts for 18.9 per cent of Australia’s emissions and is the fastest-growing contributor to emissions.
Germany takes top spot in Plastics Management Index
Ranking 25 countries worldwide, the PMI assess the capacity of each to promote sustainable plastic production and minimise mismanagement of the material.
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.
What is a plant-based diet and why are so many people embracing it?
The plant-based food market is expected to skyrocket to US$162 million in value during the next decade. But what is it all about?
Climate explained: Could we replace all fossil fuels with renewables?
what are the renewable energy sources that could replace fossil fuels?
Innovator in lime and cement carbon removal wins fresh investment round
Carbon Direct will retain 30 per cent royalties from the deployment of technology that Leilac develops.
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.
How decaying forest wood is fuelling climate change
The carbon released from decaying forest wood is having a huge impact on climate change, in a process that is still not widely understood.
When it comes to green consumption, class matters
“While many consumers say they like products that are sustainable, their actions often do not reflect their attitude and intention.”
What Greenland’s record-breaking rain means for the planet
For three days this month, 7 billion tonnes of rain fell across Greenland – the largest amount since records began in 1950.
