Sustainability
New guide to low-carbon fundamentals released by Engineers Australia
Australia is rapidly becoming a leader in renewable energy production. Here’s how the country got to this point, and what’s...
New rainfall guidelines go one step further in tackling a changing climate
A critical update to Australian rainfall and runoff guidelines will allow engineers to achieve a more flood-resilient future.
Why integrating systems is essential for zero-carbon mining
Rather focusing on specific machinery or infrastructure, engineers will require systems thinking to make zero-carbon mining a reality.
Is hydrogen a viable fuel source for passenger vehicles?
As clean and green fuel sources go, hydrogen is the poster child. So why is hydrogen fuel struggling to take...
Why electrification is critical to decarbonising the mining sector
Decarbonising the mining sector via methods such as electrification is the future – and, increasingly, the present.
Infographic: Why making tyres sustainable is so important
Tyres make the world go round, but their path to sustainability is far from clear.
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...
Renewables still the cheapest form of new build energy
Solar and wind power remain the cheapest options for energy generation. Find out the cost of new build energy in...
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...
White oil: The dark side of raw lithium
Sustainable methods of extracting raw lithium are vital in the world’s driest inhabited continent.
