The Mad Max films are set in an arid, barren, apocalyptic world known as “the wasteland” – what does this tell us about the Australian environment?
Beyond offering enhanced protection, “self-healing” rubber gloves could significantly contribute to the reduction of waste, resource consumption, and overall environmental impact.
This Voice referendum slogan wasn’t about facts; it was about emotion. And it targeted some vulnerable groups we don’t talk about nearly enough.
On a new episode of Monash University’s ‘What Happens Next?’ podcast, discover how we can ensure our transition to a decarbonised future is just.
On a new episode of Monash University’s ‘What Happens Next?’ podcast, we delve into the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) – their potential benefits, and downsides.
Proven technologies already exist to rapidly reduce methane emissions, and Australia is leading the world in developing new options – but we must act quickly.
Critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium and rare earth elements abound in Australia, but we’re not making the most of these in-demand resources.
Researchers have taken a giant leap towards claiming the holy grail of renewable energy by creating a lithium-sulfur battery that’s faster, cleaner, and lasts longer.
To supercharge the climate fight, we need to mitigate the environmental and financial impact of producing lithium-ion technology, and develop lower-carbon batteries.
The lessons from pursuing coal seam gas are helping us improve on a form of renewable energy also found underground – geothermal.
Australia’s abandoned mines could become community assets, rather than liabilities.
We’re not going to recycle our way out of this one. It takes awareness and education to change our behaviours surrounding waste. Find out what you can do.
The World Economic Forum estimates e-waste to be worth US$62.5 billion annually, but only 20 per cent is recycled through appropriate channels.
The fires in the Amazon are already a major threat to the environment, and a potentially bigger disaster awaits below the ground. Could we reach the tipping point for climate change?
Pressures of land management and poor waste management have reduced many of the world's rivers to waste dumping grounds.
Think you're tough? In the survival stakes, we humans have nothing over our bacterial companions.
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