Environment
Explainer: Five graphs that illustrate the extent of ocean plastic pollution
Which countries are the biggest contributors to global ocean plastic pollution, and which parts of the world export and import...
Winning green concrete formula stands the test of time
After substituting a record-breaking amount of cement with coal ash in low-carbon green concrete, these researchers wanted to understand performance...
What causes landslides? Can we predict them to save lives?
A civil engineering explores how landslides form and why predicting them can be so difficult.
Innovative methods for tackling PFAS contamination
Engineers are determining novel ways to address chemical contamination from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
How can planting more native trees help combat erosion?
Species of trees native to Australia boast slope reinforcement properties vital to fighting erosion and landslides, says this civil engineer...
Can the “sand motor” save West Africa’s eroding coast?
As sea levels rise, engineers are using massive Dutch-inspired sand sculptures to protect shorefront settlements.
Could robots soon sift through construction waste to refine recycling?
A PhD student is harnessing the power of AI and robotics to revolutionise construction waste recycling in Australia.
This engineer is making waves in sustainable seafood production
Intensive fish farming is destroying coastal ecosystems, but a new offshore solution could turn the tide on how Australia produces...
How utilities company Veolia balances profit with sustainability
Richard Kirkman explains how Veolia ANZ is embracing ecological transformation to do better for the environment.
How effective will the government’s fuel efficiency standard be?
The effectiveness of the proposed fuel efficiency standard, and the costs and energy requirements needed to operate a new fleet...
