The contradiction at the heart of sustainable engineering
Working on road and rail infrastructure in Queensland, Dr Chris Bridges FIEAust feels he is trying to serve two contradictory ...
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More than just seawalls – a trigger-based approach to coastal defences
Keeping coastal environments safe from erosion is a challenging task that can require more refined approaches than simple seawalls.
The change maker
Romilly Madew is taking the reins at Engineers Australia and has her sights set on the world’s “wicked” problems.
What does the future hold for engineering? Robotic companions, the STEM media stars of tomorrow, and a climate crisis
Four headlines, four ways to look forward. These are the stories hitting the news this week that encourage engineers to ...
Engineers Australia secures United Nations accreditation and global input on sustainability agendas
With Engineers Australia’s accreditation to the United Nations major environment organisations this month, a world of possibility has opened up ...
How an Australian company has transformed the global electric vehicle industry
One of the world’s fastest growing electric vehicle charger companies capitalising on a rising interest in renewable energy was founded ...
Federal election: The big issues
Former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson shares his views on the big federal election issues and the important role engineers ...
Saul Griffith: the engineer electrifying everything to solve climate change
Climate change is an extraordinary problem, believes engineer Saul Griffith. He wants a solution that will remake our lives for ...
Getting roads and shared spaces ready for the next deluge
Recent floods have raised questions around whether current infrastructure can cope with the severity and regularity of weather events in ...
7 climate change books and podcasts to get inspired for Earth Day 2022
As today is Earth Day, there’s never been a more opportune time to become immersed in all-things climate change.
