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Could solar energy sharing between Australia and Singapore be a model for other regions?An ambitious plan is underway for a massive solar farm to supply one-fifth of Singapore’s electricity from 3,800km away. Experts weigh in on details to be ironed out before the world’s longest sub-sea cable connection becomes reality. -
Which energy storage technology is going to power Australia’s future?Recent events in Australia indicate a growing appetite for renewable energy and energy storage in the energy sector. Pumped hydro, thermal energy storage, hydrogen—which form of storage will reign supreme Down Under?
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Approved Adani mine could open up new coal district in AustraliaOne of the world's largest coal mines has just been approved in Australia. The project, which will produce 7.7 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases over its lifetime, promises to open up an entire region to coal mining in Queensland, home to the Great Barrier Reef. -
Healthcare in world’s largest economies ‘accounts for 4%’ of global emissionsHealthcare emissions harm the planet, and this boomerangs and harms health. To escape this vicious cycle, we need more energy efficient hospitals, low-carbon medical products, and only the necessary medical procedures.
Opinion
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How can access to land ensure sustainable living?– The high costs of securing access to land is a barrier to simpler, sustainable living. Public housing could offer a way forward, say experts. -
Making green cities mainstream– Local success stories can help sustainable cities become widely accepted and scale up solutions to improve the livability of urban areas, writes Jason Alexandra. -
Whichever way you spin it, Australia’s greenhouse emissions have been climbing since 2015Carbon & Climate
Whichever way you spin it, Australia’s greenhouse emissions have been climbing since 2015
– Australian energy minister Angus Taylor says greenhouse gas emissions have gone down by 1.1 billion tonnes. Is this claim misleading?
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With this new website, rent don't buy to cut waste– Make some extra cash and reduce waste by putting your belongings to work. This online market place plugs Australians into the sharing economy.
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This robot is replanting endangered reefs with heat-resistant corals– Meet LarvalBot. She’s here to save the sea.
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Sydney makes music from ocean plastic– An advertising agency has come up with an idea to give ocean plastic a second life while turning Sydney beach-clean ups into a party.
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Creating a better world: The Eco-Business story– An independent media organisation in a tough industry, Eco-Business has striven to be Asia Pacific’s go-to source for all things sustainable business. To mark our seventh birthday, we've put together a video about our work and how we define purposeful journalism.
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