Yet the young people that we work with @Solutions_for_the_planet in the landlocked cities of Bradford, Inner City London and Birmingham have a strong bond and passion towards the worlds oceans and how they can help to clean them of pollution. As Tom Franklyn a primary school teacher in Inner City said: “We’re never going run to out … Read more
Reflections after reading Sarah Milburn’s article on ‘Young People and Hope’ and Russell Brown’s article on LinkedIn – ‘Trust – building (and rebuilding)’. Although many young people think climate change is an important societal issue, studies indicate that pessimism, anxiety and fear is common. How do we communicate with young people around these issues? How … Read more
The policy framework, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), was engineered and passed through Congress by the Biden Administration with cross-party support. It has been hailed as the biggest and most significant policy framework ever approved in the US political system. As a result, when looking at outgoing President Biden’s climate legacy, this policy alone means … Read more
UNSW Sydney researchers have made an important breakthrough that could transform photovoltaic technology, making solar cells more environmentally friendly, cost-effective and efficient. The scientists, from UNSW’s School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, managed to achieve a best-ever efficiency of 13.2% for high bandgap kesterite solar cells. While kesterite is a naturally occurring mineral, it … Read more
Applications are open for CSIRO’s latest ‘Innovate to Grow’ program, which helps Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their research goals in the recycling and circular economy sector. The eight-week Innovate to Grow: Recycling and Circular Economy program is delivered in partnership with Deakin University’s Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH), which … Read more
AGL has recently acquired Everty, an Australian-owned EV software platform that delivers comprehensive charging and energy management solutions for electric vehicles. The Everty platform connects to EV charging stations and will be available to commercial customers such as large property groups, fleet owners, public parking and landlords. It allows customers to monitor EV charging usage … Read more
An ethical oil startup has taken out KPMG’s $100,000 Nature Positive Prize — part of an annual Challenge run by KPMG to boost inventive environmental problem-solving. The successful startup, NSW-based Levur, is dedicated to finding innovative ways to replace unsustainable animal and plant oils for a variety of consumer products. The company was formed in … Read more
Sydney’s newest ferry has been named in honour of UNSW Sydney Scientia Professor Martin Green, a solar pioneer dubbed ‘the father of modern photovoltaics’. Green is renowned for leading the development of the passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC), which has become the world’s most commercially viable and efficient silicon solar cell technology. Today, PERC … Read more
As Australia ushers in a new era of climate-related financial disclosure, many organisations are gearing up for a significant shift in their reporting practices. Since 1 January 2025, the disclosure of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions transitioned from voluntary to mandatory, marking a crucial step in the country’s commitment to addressing climate change. Scope … Read more
A newly launched sustainability trade show and multi-stream conference, named NET ZERO EXPO, has been designed to showcase tools and solutions for businesses, councils, property developers and households to cut emissions, reduce energy costs, prepare climate reports and meet evolving customer expectations. The event will run twice in Australia in 2025: first in Sydney on … Read more