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Aussie Backyard Bird Count Essential for Conservation as We Head into Bushfire Season

BirdLife Australia are calling all Australians to take part in their Aussie Backyard Bird Count this year, 19-25 October – the nation’s largest conservation event – to help track and protect native birds for future generations.

21 Sep 2020

Sustainable Food Production and Conservation Could Reverse Terrestrial Biodiversity Loss

Preserving terrestrial biodiversity requires more ambitious land-conservation targets to be established and met. At the same time, "bending the curve" on biodiversity loss needs more efficient food production, and healthier and less wasteful consumption and trade.

18 Sep 2020

New Program Wins Multi-Million Dollar NSF Awards to Ensure Sustainable Energy Transition

A new program at UMass Amherst has been awarded two grants totaling $6.3 million from the National Science Foundation to ensure that the transformation of the electric grid is both sustainable and benefits all members of society equitably, an aspect of energy transition not often considered in policymaking or public discourse.

17 Sep 2020

Researchers Examine Sustainability of Different Toothbrush Models

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have examined the sustainability of different models of the most commonly used oral health product - the toothbrush - to ascertain which is best for the planet and associated human health.

17 Sep 2020

New Australian Guidelines Launched to Ensure Consistent Climate Change Risks Assessments and Disclosure

An Australian-first collaboration between climate scientists, insurers and the finance sector has produced new guidance for assessing the physical risks - such as tropical cyclones, bushfires and floods - of climate change to homes, buildings and critical infrastructure.

14 Sep 2020

Bacteria Play Key Role in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems

Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food production sectors globally.

10 Sep 2020

Fungi-Based Leather Could be More Sustainable than Animal and Plastic Versions

In a new review paper by the University of Vienna, Imperial College London, and RMIT University in Australia, researchers argue that leather made from fungi has "considerable potential" to be the best leather substitute in terms of sustainability and cost when compared to animal and plastic-derived versions.

9 Sep 2020

Reduced Consumption of Animal-Sourced Foods can Help Mitigate Climate Change

Nuts, beans, and lentils are examples of plant protein foods that can offer essential nutrients by using only a small portion of the land needed to produce dairy and meat.

8 Sep 2020

Siemens Gamesa Chooses Green Hydrogen Systems as Electrolysis Partner

The wind energy giant Siemens Gamesa is establishing a pioneering wind-to-hydrogen project in Denmark and has chosen Green Hydrogen Systems (GHS) as its electrolysis partner.

From Green Hydrogen Systems 8 Sep 2020

INEOS Takes Action on Plastics Waste

INEOS Olefins & Polymers have partnered with leading waste management company Saica Natur in a supply agreement for recycled LDPE and LLDPE. The long-term agreement will help INEOS to serve the growing demand for increased levels of recycled product in sustainable, virgin quality flexible packaging.

From Saica Group 8 Sep 2020