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Squid Ring Teeth Protein Offers Potential to be an Eco-friendly Plastic Alternative

More than 8 million tons of plastic ends up in our oceans each year, killing marine life and damaging ecosystems. But the same seas might also hold the key to reducing plastic pollution.

19 Apr 2019

Researchers Offer Evidence of the Positive Impact of Electric Vehicle Adoption on the Environment

In determining the effect of electric vehicle (EV) adoption on the environment, a new study has provided evidence that EV adoption could enhance overall air quality and reduce carbon emissions.

15 Apr 2019

Feeding Seaweed to Cows: Our Livestock Methane Research Lights Up

We’re researching the benefits of feeding cattle seaweed; it’s one of a number of promising lines of our research that have the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Australia’s $17 billion livestock sector.

11 Apr 2019

Study Reveals Impact of Severe Drought on Ozone Pollution

California underwent its worst drought on record between 2011 and 2015, with a parching combination of low precipitation and high temperatures.

11 Apr 2019

Team Britannia Backs Emission-Cutting Hydro-Diesel to Power Their Round the World Record Attempt

Team Britannia will use the emission-cutting Hydro-Diesel to power their 42,000 km round the world record attempt.

From Clean Fuel Ltd 11 Apr 2019

New Global Initiative Tracks How Plastics Accumulate in River Sediments

Currently, plastic pollution in the oceans of the world is broadly accepted as a main global issue; however, only little is known about how these plastics are actually ending up in the sea.

10 Apr 2019

Advanced Diesel Technology can Deliver Climate and Clean Air Benefits in Public, Private Sectors

In pursuit of ambitious climate, renewable energy and clean air goals, state environmental leaders should leverage the central role of advanced diesel technology and its new capability to deliver lower greenhouse gas emissions, cleaner air, and reliable and essential services in both the public and private sectors.

10 Apr 2019