Tag: climate change

The Australian Academy of Technology Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has awarded 10 of the best and brightest engineers and technologists in Australia for their work in addressing the nation's most pressing issues, spanning climate change, mining, plastic waste, battery technology, and food security. 

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) calls for a national commitment towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. 

Mars, Incorporated, a pioneer in the food and pet care industry, has released its comprehensive Net Zero Roadmap, outlining its commitment to achieving net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. 

Monash University chemical engineers have developed an industrial process for producing acetic acid that utilises surplus carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere and has the potential to produce negative carbon emissions.

Australia and Germany have partnered to pave the way for new opportunities for critical minerals projects as part of a broader effort to achieve climate and energy goals. 

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said it is eyeing two new institutes to advance technology critical to engineering and climate research as the space agency plans to develop multidisciplinary research and technology programs to support long-term exploration goals.

A recent Climate Council report found several significant economic possibilities awaiting Queensland's industrial sector as the world moves toward a net zero emissions economy, including green manufacturing, green ammonia, and globally competitive renewable energy resources.

CSIRO and the US National Science Foundation (NSF) have established a multi-million-dollar partnership to accelerate research initiatives aimed at tackling global challenges, such as climate change, building low-emissions technologies, and developing ethical artificial intelligence. 

Engineers Australia has announced the opening of early bird registration for its flagship event 2023 Climate Smart Engineering (CSE) Conference, which will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 29 and 30 November. 

Toyota Australia has revealed its plans to launch at least three EVs in three years, starting with the bZ4X SUV late this year.