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- UV used to make recyclable, sustainable polymers February 2, 2026Scientists have used ultraviolet (UV) light to successfully synthesise more sustainable and recyclable polymer materials. Led by green chemistry experts at Flinders University, and published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, the development is a major step in making polymers high in sulfur content for more sustainable plastic alternatives using waste materials. Over the past decade, […]
- Study finds the most effective global climate policies February 2, 2026A new peer-reviewed study evaluating climate policies in 40 countries over a 32-year period finds that carbon pricing and taxation — combined with investments in renewable energy and research — are among the most effective tools governments can use to reduce CO2 emissions. Drawing on successful examples such as Sweden and Norway, which have implemented […]
- $2.4m grants to boost clean energy workforce February 2, 2026The Queensland Government, in partnership with the Australian Government, is delivering $2.4 million in Applied Research Grants to build the state’s future workforce in battery technology and disability support. The grants will fund innovative solutions that address industry-identified challenges facing the clean energy battery and healthcare and support industries. Delivered through the TAFE Centres of Excellence […]
- QED Huberg SEM5000 portable methane detector January 28, 2026The Huberg SEM5000 is a field-proven portable methane detector for landfill surface emissions monitoring. The detector is the latest addition to QED’s Huberg range of gas analysers and detectors. Built around LASER-based tuneable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TLDAS) technology, the SEM5000 is designed to provide fast and precise readings at levels as low as 1 ppm, with […]
- Carbon-conversion technology creates chemicals for jet fuel January 28, 2026RMIT researchers have developed a carbon‑conversion technology that may help turn industrial emissions into jet fuel, by simplifying how carbon dioxide is recycled. The system combines carbon removal and conversion into a single process, reducing the energy use and complexity that limits many existing approaches. The team said the technology is designed with real‑world industrial settings […]
- Tiny gold spheres could improve solar energy harvesting January 27, 2026Sunbeams contain a lot of energy, but current technology for harvesting solar power doesn’t capture as much as it could. Now, in a study published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, researchers report that gold nanospheres, named supraballs, can absorb nearly all wavelengths in sunlight — including some that traditional photovoltaic materials miss. Applying a layer […]
- F-Gas Regulation: Turning necessity into opportunity January 27, 2026The tightening of the F-Gas Regulation is creating uncertainty across many industries. Deadlines are approaching, and the question of the right refrigerant strategy is becoming increasingly urgent. What may initially appear to be a regulatory burden also represents a strategic opportunity — for greater efficiency, lower operating costs and long-term investment security. As a leading […]
- Novel energy storage system to decarbonise buildings January 27, 2026University of Birmingham researchers have designed a novel energy storage system that charges from surplus renewable power that would otherwise be wasted, and delivers heat or cooling when required. Developed by Professor Yongliang Li, Chair in Thermal Energy Engineering at the School of Chemical Engineering, the compact system is intended for buildings where traditional appliances […]
- Non-destructive solar cell monitoring technique discovered January 26, 2026UNSW researchers have developed a way to monitor solar cells at a microscopic level while they are operating — to discover exactly how damage caused by ultraviolet light can be naturally repaired. The new monitoring method allows experts to directly observe chemical changes inside high-efficiency silicon solar cells as they degrade under UV exposure, which […]
- Methane reduction trial uses nature-based supplement January 26, 2026Woolworths Group, Sea Forest, DIT AgTech and Teys Australia have joined forces in a multi-year collaboration to trial Sea Forest’s SeaFeed supplement in Australian grass-fed cattle. The shared ambition of the initiative is to significantly reduce methane emissions and increase productivity across the beef value chain. Under a formal agreement, the partners will conduct a commercial-scale trial at […]
- Council recycling service tackles difficult waste disposal January 26, 2026Recycling tricky items, such as e-waste, batteries, vapes, soft plastics and textiles, has become easier thanks to a new on-demand recycling service from Waverley Council. This service is specifically aimed at helping households dispose of items that cannot be placed in existing kerbside rubbish bins. “We are making recycling easier by cutting through the confusion about what […]
- $70m investment to accelerate energy transition January 21, 2026The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has committed $70 million to the QIC Global Infrastructure Fund II to drive the decarbonisation of two of Australia’s highest-emitting sectors — energy and transport. The CEFC has said the investment will also accelerate the transition to net zero by driving down emissions across the entire value chain, targeting Scope 3 […]