Economic solutions to water scarcity problems
As water takes centre stage at COP28, we look at some of our local challenges and how an economic lens ...
Tag: environment
Accidental discovery boosts solar panel recyclability
A solution to a pressing environmental problem has been found by researchers who were looking for something quite different.
The biggest imperative for engineers this World Environment Day? Sustainability education
In the lead up to World Environment Day 2022, two sustainability experts help engineers define what sustainability is in 2022, ...
From response to resilience: How engineers can help in the wake of extreme floods
The risk of extreme floods isn’t receding. Here’s how engineers can help build flood resilience in the short and long ...
“Sustainability at the core”: What does Engineers Declare mean for the profession?
Australian Engineers Declare is a movement that asks industry to prioritise sustainability during every conversation with every client. How is ...
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 ...
Engineers design a ‘floating forest’ to protect shorelines from wind and waves
High winds and waves caused by extreme weather events can inflict serious damage on beaches, boats and coastal infrastructure. A ...
Australian high schooler takes out international inventor’s prize
A 13-year-old Adelaide boy has won an international inventors award in Malaysia after designing a WiFi enabled electronic monitoring system ...
Could cars and air conditioners harvest fuel from thin air?
Researchers and startups are working out how petrol-fuelled vehicles and air conditioners can suck carbon dioxide out of the air ...
Autonomous underwater robots are taking a deep dive into the world’s marine ecosystems
From monitoring the health of coral reefs to maintaining water infrastructure, autonomous underwater vehicles are helping engineers learn more about ...
