Electricity from the cold ocean depths could one day power island states
There’s nothing fundamentally new to the idea of extracting power from temperature differences.
There’s nothing fundamentally new to the idea of extracting power from temperature differences.
Voters have become more concerned about environmental issues broadly, and are willing to do their part.
Insects are critical to the future of our planet. They help to keep pest species under control and break down dead material to release nutrients into the soil.
Globally, 1.5 billion toothpaste tubes are discarded each year. And because most tubes are made of mixed materials like aluminium and plastic, they are very difficult to recycle.
you’re thinking about how you can contribute to doing better for our environment, updating your beauty routine is a fantastic way to start. While it may seem intimidating, it isn’t as hard as you think.
The study revealed that over 250,000 pieces of waste – with 80 per cent as plastic – have been removed from eight key river systems flowing into the Great Southern Reef, stretching from Brisbane to Perth.
The increasing demand for air travel and cargo transport is plac an immense burden on the environment.
Mussels in Port Philip Bay are ingesting microscopic pieces of plastic used in cosmetics and affecting their ability to reproduce, shares RMIT University eco-toxicologist Dr Charlene Trestrail.
“RMIT is moving with urgency to address climate change by reducing our carbon emissions across every aspect of our operations globally to become carbon neutral by 2025,” said Prof. Alec Cameron, Vice-Chancellor and President, RMIT.
Brisbane mayor Adrian Chrinner said the floods had generated a year’s worth of waste, with nearly 30,000 cubic metres.
Empty supermarket shelves still shock Australians, who have become accustomed to being able to buy the food they want. But we can expect to see more.
For fashion to be truly sustainable, one has to look at all the materials used to make clothing, from farm (or factory) to fabric.
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
It probably sounds more convenient to go the traditional route for parties, but by making a little extra effort to host an eco-friendly children’s party, you can celebrate their milestones while reducing the environmental burden these kids will inevitably suffer in the future.
“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.”