The leadership role of engineers in global sustainability
Why a new UNSW industrial decarbonisation initiative aims to put engineers at the centre of a transdisciplinary movement.
Tag: net zero
Why integrating systems is essential for zero-carbon mining
Rather focusing on specific machinery or infrastructure, engineers will require systems thinking to make zero-carbon mining a reality.
Designing transmission and clean energy infrastructure for Australia’s first renewable energy zone
As the construction industry grapples with reducing emissions, a recent research and major transport project shows timely, accurate and verifiable ...
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 ...
Smart connected platforms for advanced project control
When the Victorian government decided to build an integrated transport system for its growing population in 2019, it merged three ...
Why regulation is needed to drive Australia’s circular economy evolution
Businesses who embed circularity as a core principle are able to reap the benefits — but one expert says the ...
Five graphs that explain the uptake of electric vehicles
EV sales are on the rise globally, but progress in Australia remains sluggish – here are five charts that depict ...
How can engineers ensure the energy transition considers Indigenous Australians?
The transition to renewable energy presents a unique opportunity to make the energy sector more equitable for Australia’s First Nations.
Heavyweight challenges: Battery electric Volvo trucks to be produced in Australia from 2027
With around seven per cent of global CO2 emissions coming from heavy road transport, European manufacturers such as Volvo are ...
The copper conundrum: must we mine our way to net zero?
Becoming a green energy society that meets its net zero goals will require mining copper at a faster rate than ...
