Sustainability
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...
Tektoseal Active PFAS removes “forever chemicals” from soil effectively and sustainably
HUESKER developed Tektoseal Active PFAS, a highly effective pollutant barrier, in response to significant environmental damage.
This low-energy housing solution could revolutionise building standards in Australia
The Passivhaus concept is an approach to designing sustainable structures by using engineering to work with, not against, the natural...
Serving an ace: the major projects behind this engineer’s transformative career
Tanya de Hoog is 2024 President of the Institution of Structural Engineers, the world's largest membership organisation dedicated to structural...
“Water is critical”: One engineer’s plea for responsible water management
Water engineer Rod Naylor uses his engineering talents to think about water at a big-picture level, but he hasn’t lost...
Ignition point: The profitable future of fusion
Once derided as eternally “25 years into the future”, fusion energy is proving increasingly viable.
Are the days of lithium-ion batteries over? Here are some alternatives
A range of innovative battery technologies are emerging as potential alternatives for grid-level solutions.
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...
Three regions to keep an eye on as they turn to renewable energy generation
The world is changing as governments embrace renewable energy sources to power their nations. Here are three regions Australia should...
