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Net-Zero Vision for Germany in 2050

Germany in the year 2050. The goal of a carbon dioxide-neutral life and economy has been achieved: Greenhouse gas emissions have fallen drastically, and unavoidable emissions are counterbalanced. Changes in energy supply and new solutions in industry, transportation and traffic are key to avoiding and reducing emissions.

17 Feb 2022

Champion of Antarctic Research Awarded Medal from French Foreign Ministry

Internationally-renowned ecologist and biologist from Monash University, Professor Steven Chown, has been awarded a unique medal from the Ambassador of France to Australia, Jean-Pierre Thebault, in recognition of his extensive contributions to the protection of the Antarctic environment.

17 Feb 2022

Research Project to Find Herbicide Options for Tackling Resistance

A research team within Curtin University has embarked on a new project to find safe and sustainable solutions to herbicide resistance, with the ultimate aim of protecting food supply in Australia.

17 Feb 2022

Researchers Offer Potential Paths Forward to Achieve More Sustainable Batteries

Electric vehicles, powered by renewable energy instead of finite fossil fuels, are the best green choice -; but they could be more sustainable. The most common power source in electric vehicles and portable electronics, lithium-ion batteries rely on an expensive and scarce metal to work.

15 Feb 2022

Paris Climate Agreement Goal to Limit Global Warming Remains Within Reach

The Paris Climate Agreement goal to limit global warming this century to 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Celsius) over pre-industrial temperatures is still within reach, while apocalyptic, worst-case scenarios are no longer plausible, suggests a new CU Boulder analysis.

14 Feb 2022

University of Texas Scientist Highlights Factors for Effective Capture and Storage of Carbon

The path to a stabilized climate is arduous and combative. Several solutions are required to enable a rapid, equitable shift away from fossil fuels: among them the development of greener materials, sustainable energy sources, and approaches to eliminate CO2 from the air.

11 Feb 2022

Quoll-ity Research Aims to Help Northern Quoll Bounce Back

A researcher at Charles Darwin University (CDU), Gavin Trewella, has been working to improve the conservation outlook for an iconic Australian native animal, the northern quoll.

9 Feb 2022

Thames Estuary Growth Board Releases Study on Light Freight on the River Thames

The River Thames has enormous, untapped potential for handling light freight. If fulfilled, it would deliver new jobs, ease congestion and air pollution, and help keep the nation on track to net zero. Today, the Thames Estuary Growth Board has released a report with recommendations on making this potential a reality.

9 Feb 2022