Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Taking steps towards emissions reduction in healthcare

The healthcare industry is the fifth largest contributor to planetary pollution. Adapting digital health technologies like telehealth, electronic health records, usage of artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet of things etc. would help to reduce carbon emissions in the sector. 

Safeguard mechanism reforms will provide pathway to lower emissions

Media Release by ACCI The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) welcomes proposed changes to the safeguard mechanism to drive down carbon emissions while...

Carbon emission Safeguard Mechanism a work in progress, says Ai Group

Innes Willox, CEO of the national employer association Ai Group, said the federal government’s recently unveiled Safeguard Mechanism to drive down carbon emissions has a long way to go before its key climate policy reforms start working properly. 

Study paves way for widespread architectural use of end-of-life tyres

Media Release by The University of South Australia A new study by The University of South Australia has tested and verified the structural integrity of...

Farmers concerned reliance on offsets could erode integrity of Safeguard Mechanism and Australia’s net...

Farmers for Climate Action welcomes many aspects of Safeguard Mechanism changes proposed today by Climate Change Minister, Chris Bowen, but has concerns about unlimited credits and land use.

Australia funding just one-tenth of its global fair share on climate: report

Media Release by Oxfam Australia Australia’s investment in climate solutions for the region is falling short at a time when the new Government is seeking...

NSW makes gains in race to net zero with new targets

NSW has joined the list of Australian states and territories setting their sights on stronger climate action today, with a commitment to reduce emissions by 70% (on 2005 levels) by 2035. 

Microalgae identified as clean source of hydrogen production: Monash study

Media Release An international research team has devised a new way to produce hydrogen and methane with significantly reduced carbon footprint using microalgae. Researchers at Monash...

Study identifies fair principles toward achieving zero carbon emission

Researchers from Monash University and Royal Holloway University have published a report detailing how Australia can address various challenges that hinder its efforts toward...

French manufacturer promises to deliver world’s first luxury hydrogen sedan prototype by June 2021

The upcoming prototype for the Hopium Machina – the world's high-end zero-emission hydrogen powered sedan – is set for arrival in June this year,...
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds

As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.