Toilet taboo: we need to stop being squeamish about recycling human waste
This has left many without toilets that can contain and treat waste safely or use large amounts of water to flush waste to energy-intensive
In a warmer future, ocean carbon sinks could help stabilise our planet
Carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels on the continent add up to about 45 million tonnes per year, which is 0.12 per cent of the global total.
Consumers have given up on their governments to save the planet
“What is viewed by many as the continued failure of governments to act on climate change now sees consumers putting their hope in the commercial sector where they believe there is a greater desire to act quickly.”
Scientists to ad agencies: Drop your fossil fuel clients
The letter, uploaded online, will be sent to firms including Edelman, and holding companies such as WPP and Interpublic Group, including its “sustainability-focused” clients such as Amazon, Unilever, The North Face, and Microsoft.
5 ways climate change increases the threat of tsunamis
Most tsunamis are caused by earthquakes, but a significant percentage (about 15 per cent) are caused by landslides or volcanoes.
4 ways to stop Australia’s surge in rooftop solar from destabilising electricity prices
It results in increased periods of large oversupply when weather conditions favour solar energy.
Green hydrogen is coming – and here’s how these Australian regions can benefit
At present, Australia is a long way from producing green hydrogen cheap enough to compete with fossil fuels.
Four plant-based foods to eat every week (and why science suggests they’re good for you)
Plant-based foods are good sources of healthy nutrients, including different types of dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients.
It’s obvious: more trees mean cleaner air, a new study shows
The study was conducted on seven urban settings in Gothenburg using the sample leaves of a pin oak tree, deciduous tree, and even a conifer, a black pine.
If companies want net-zero carbon offices, they need to focus on building materials
Why limiting emissions from building materials is crucial to addressing climate change.
Convenience, comfort and carbon: how to save cash, cut emissions when travelling
As New Zealanders plan their summer holiday trips, it’s worth considering different travelling options and their respective cost, both to the budget and the environment.
Why net-zero aviation is more than a flight of fantasy
Achieving a net-zero aviation sector will require a huge collaborative effort from industry and government – and consumers can also play their part.
Five tips to make sure you buy sustainable seafood this summer
Sixty-two per cent of the seafood Australians eat is imported, which can make it hard to determine the food’s provenance.
Farmers are competing with solar companies for land use. But they can coexist
Solar companies and farmers are often in competition, with conflicts already arising in Canberra, Queensland and NSW.
The 10 fashion brands that care most about animal welfare
“Our report shows that despite high community expectations for animal welfare, most fashion brands still know extraordinarily little of the conditions faced by animals within their supply chains.” shares Medcalf.