Sustainability
Full energy security review announced after fuel reserve concerns
The government will review Australia's ability to weather disruptions to liquid fuel supply as local oil reserves dwindle. The findings...
Power to the people: Why decentralised power is gaining momentum
The way people are interacting with their energy usage has taken a fundamental turn, making decentralised power a $50 billion...
Is it time to rethink our standards for energy efficient buildings?
If Australia is serious about improving its energy productivity, it needs to look at ways to create more energy efficient...
This Australian innovation helps clean up plastic waste in the world’s oceans
With increasing amounts of plastic waste polluting waterways, an Australian-designed rubbish bin for the ocean has made a splash on...
Geoengineering is controversial, but we need to talk about it
Geoengineering is a controversial topic. But one engineer advocates for at least exploring if it could work to combat climate...
How to engineer safer, more efficient lithium batteries
With lithium-ion batteries powering personal devices from smartphones to laptops, and a growing presence in renewable energy storage and electric...
Formic acid fuel cell has got the power
A Swiss team has developed what they are claiming is the world’s first integrated power supply unit that can produce...
Divining water from the desert air
Globally, two billion people are without clean, safe drinking water. Could a material that can extract drinking water from desert...
Engineers are key to implementing the National Energy Guarantee
The National Energy Guarantee has been touted as the “game-changer” that will keep the lights on, reduce emissions and reduce...
Innovative renewable energy project takes advantage of Queensland’s natural resources
A century after the heyday of North Queensland’s Kidston gold mine, it is set to yield another precious commodity: a...
