Sustainability

The WA government has signed a trade agreement with Japan Bank for International Cooperation to accelerate progress for decarbonisation and low-emission technologies in the state. 

Ampol has ventured into an industry-first partnership with SEA Electric to deliver seamless EV charging options to key parts of the transport sector. 

Scientists from Deakin University have successfully extracted silicon from end-of-life solar panels and converted it into a nanomaterial that can be used in the development of a new type of battery anode. 

Reusable drinking cups are now being trialled at stadium venues in Brisbane as part of an effort to protect Queensland’s environment and lifestyle. 

The energy world is at the dawn of a new industrial age – the age of clean energy technology manufacturing – that is creating major new markets and millions of jobs but also raising new risks, prompting countries across the globe to devise industrial strategies to secure their place in the new global energy economy, according to a major new IEA report.

The Australian government has begun soliciting public feedback for proposed Safeguard Mechanism reforms and drafted provisions for the $1.9 billion Powering the Regions Fund. 

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.

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. 

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...

First Graphene Limited (ASX: FGR; “First Graphene” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce it has entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) with fellow ASX-listed company Suvo Strategic Minerals Limited (ASX:SUV; “Suvo”) to research and develop low-emission cement and concrete products.