Global demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) could rise twentyfold by 2050, driving a tenfold increase in supply-chain greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new University of Melbourne-led study that points to reduced demand as a major way to limit the climate impact. Published in One Earth, Cell Press' flagship sustainability journal, the research was led by Associate Professor Wen Li fro... more

The number of certified Passivhaus energy-efficient developments across Australia has quadrupled in less than four years, surging from 48 projects at the end of 2022 to 201 as of October. To showcase the rapid growth, more than 40 certified Passivhaus buildings will open to the public free of charge from 13 to 15 November as part of the International Passivhaus Open Days 2026. Organised by t... more

The world’s first commercial ship-to-ship green ammonia bunkering operation was completed at an anchorage in Zhoushan Port, Zhejiang Province, China, marking a major decarbonisation breakthrough. On 13 October, 1,000 tonnes of green ammonia fuel were transferred directly via a specialised liquid ammonia bunkering vessel, Shenghang Yongle, to the Mineral Europa, an ammonia-powered vessel owned... more

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has been widely adopted across the Australian construction sector. However, for many companies, it remains a compliance checkbox instead of a competitive tool. If your company is simply meeting basic ESG requirements, you're likely missing opportunities for real gains. A strategic ESG approach moves beyond mandates to become a powerful driver for innov... more