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Extreme heat pockets surpass climate change models

Climate scientists are reporting pockets of extreme temperature zones that far exceed global warming predictions. The Columbia Climate School (CCS) says these extreme

Battery storage costs drop 20 percent in a year

The cost of battery energy storage fell 20 percent in the past year, as the price of solar energy generation continued to drop. The statistics are included in the

Smart irrigation helps cane farmers and the Reef

The Great Barrier Reef and Queensland sugarcane farmers are set to benefit from a new smart irrigation system. Developed by Victoria’s La Trobe University for Far

Ocean salt powers new Queensland eco-friendly battery

A Gold Coast business has launched a eco-friendly sodium-ion battery, which is 100 percent recyclable and created using seawater. PowerCap General Manager of Product

New proton battery overcomes lithium limitations

An eco-friendly battery, which would reduce the current reliance on lithium, has been created by Australian scientists. Developed at UNSW Sydney, the high-performance,

Deep gender fission over nuclear energy in Australia

There is a stark gender divide on Australians’ perception of nuclear energy. A recent survey by the Australian Conservation Foundation found the majority of Australian

Seaweed reduces methane emissions in grazing cattle

Seaweed has the potential to improve the sustainability of the cattle industry with a trial in the United States seeing large reductions in methane emissions from

Shankey inaugural Net Zero Economy Authority CEO

A former Deputy Director-General at Queensland’s Department of Energy and Public Works is the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of Australia’s Net Zero Economy

Path from water to hydrogen a $3.9 billion opportunity

An industry focussed on extracting hydrogen from water could inject almost $4 billion into the Australian economy. A new CSIRO report has projected Australia’s

Does Australia’s new National Urban Policy deliver?

By Ehsan Noroozinejad and Nicky Morrison Imagine a city where everyone can afford a safe home, reach work or school without long, stressful commutes and enjoy green

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