Tag: emissions
UNSW Sydney researchers target cleaner manufacturing with waste-to-fertiliser breakthrough
Researchers at UNSW Sydney say a new approach to fertiliser manufacturing could reduce emissions and clean up waterways by converting waste carbon dioxide and nitrogen pollutants into urea using renewable electricity.
Manufacturing sectors identified as critical in Australia’s climate strategy
The Australian Government has placed manufacturing at the centre of its Net Zero Plan, releasing new sector strategies that outline how industry and resources will transition to net zero emissions by 2050 while remaining competitive and creating new economic opportunities.
Margaret River wineries sign on to lighter bottles to reduce emissions
Margaret River has launched what it says is Australia’s first regionally focused Lightweight Glass Packaging Charter, aimed at cutting carbon emissions in the wine sector by reducing bottle weights.
CSIRO’s latest venture gains $15M to advance solar thermal tech, reduce industrial emissions
FPR Energy, a new venture established by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has raised $15 million in seed funding to advance next-generation solar thermal technology.
NSW solar farm project to cut emissions, power 191,000 homes
The Australian Government has greenlit the construction of a 450-megawatt solar farm in the Upper Hunter, set to generate enough electricity to power 191,000 homes.
Rio Tinto injects $215M in low-emission steelmaking hub in WA
Rio Tinto announced an investment of $215 million into a research and development facility in a bid to spearhead global efforts in reducing emissions within the steel industry.
WA’s mining future hinges on new gas supplies
Boosting new gas supply will be essential to fuel Western Australia's plans to phase out coal from electricity and ensure affordable energy for minerals processing, according to a leading energy research firm.
UNSW expert urges action to reduce construction’s carbon footprint in Australia
In a recent statement, a leading expert from UNSW emphasised the urgent need for measures to mitigate the environmental impact of construction in Australia.
Green energy surge sparks emission reductions in Australia, says analysis
Australia's efforts to transition to renewable energy sources have yielded significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, with the latest analysis revealing a decline in emissions for the September 2023 quarter compared to the same period in 2022.
ARENA unleashes $40M national industrial transformation program for emissions reduction
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), acting on behalf of the Australian Government, has unveiled the National Industrial Transformation (NIT) Program, a $40 million initiative aimed at advancing the reduction of scope 1 and scope 2 emissions in existing or planned industrial facilities across the country.
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