The New South Wales government has enacted new laws in a bid to stem the rise of battery-related fires. The Parliament passed new laws that implement a mandatory regulation for batteries, requiring brand owners to take responsibility for their product, becoming the first state in Australia to do so. The new laws aim to curb a dangerous spike in lithium-ion battery incidents, which have becom... more

Expectant mothers living in greener neighbourhoods may be giving their babies a natural buffer against the harmful effects of outdoor air pollution, according to new research from Curtin University. A systematic review published in Environmental Research suggests that proximity to trees, parks, and gardens may lower the risk of pre-term births linked to prenatal exposure to outdoor pollutants. ... more

Fortescue Ltd. is accelerating the delivery of the world’s first fully integrated, large-scale green energy grid dedicated to decarbonising heavy industry. The project, which is currently underway in the Pilbara, aims to eliminate reliance on imported diesel, a fuel source subject to price volatility and unreliability. Unlike traditional renewable hubs that feed intermittently into nationa... more

In Australia, long dry spells can be followed by storms that dump huge volumes of rain in a short time, impacting how residential builders and small-scale developers design homes. Poor drainage can mean flooded yards, waterlogged foundations and overwhelmed street drains. While most people associate sponge cities with large-scale urban projects, the idea translates well to individual homes a... more

World of Concrete was launched in 1975 and has successfully held for more than 50 years. The show owned and produced by Informa Markets, has been the only international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries. World of Concrete Asia, part of the “World of Concrete” series, has become one of the major events in the concrete and masonry industry in... more