Sustainability
Australia’s review of its energy mix resurrects the nuclear power debate
Australia has never had a nuclear power station but, as more focus is put on the move towards clean energy,...
What the National Hydrogen Strategy means for industry
Last week, energy ministers voted to adopt a National Hydrogen Strategy. But what does this mean for industry as Australia...
WEC 2019: Creating a future fuelled by clean energy
As the world’s population rises, cities grow and technology advances, finding new and sustainable sources of energy will become vital...
WEC 2019: “We can’t build a better world without a better construction industry”
Matt Gough’s keynote at the World Engineers Convention focused on how and why the construction industry must move to be...
3 ways engineers are taking steps to protect people from bushfires
Bushfire season has started early this year, and fires are already burning along the eastern seaboard. New ways of protecting...
Meet one engineer helping people see the huge possibilities in the circular economy
Veena Sahajwalla hopes her micro-recycling approach to e-waste, metals, plastics and more will produce a smarter and more sustainable society.
Could algae help sustainable buildings bloom?
From food to fibre, fuel and fertiliser, algae has great potential as a sustainable resource. And we could soon add...
Engineering knowhow is essential as we move to a more stable, sustainable grid
The electricity grid is evolving as coal plants reach the end of their lives and the popularity of renewables grows....
How effective is carbon capture as an emissions reduction tool?
Most climate change modelling includes carbon capture technologies to reduce atmospheric emissions. But a recent study questions whether it is...
Old mine shafts, weights and gravity could power a shift in renewable energy storage
Creative experiments with energy storage technology have been emerging recently. One development out of the UK could see cheap energy...
