Energy
Old mines reborn as batteries
This startup is on a mission to turn the world’s disused mineshafts into renewable energy storage hubs.
Amanda Bryan
Amanda has been writing about technology, health, and food & beverage for business newspapers and magazines for over two decades.
Planet
Super-emitters in the spotlight
Methane has been notoriously difficult to detect in Australia – until now.
Agtech
Greener skies on the horizon
Sustainable travel has inched a step closer thanks to a $14 million funding boost.
Energy
US throws its energy into waves
The United States is diving into the blue economy with the largest-ever fund to boost wave power tech.
Planet
Seaweed startup on Earthshot shortlist
Sydney-based Coast 4C joins 15 finalists from around the globe.
Agtech
Breath test tackles methane
A new livestock sensor is joining the agricultural movement to curb greenhouse gases.
Household
IKEA sets sights on secondhand
The future of consumption is circular, and IKEA is finding its place in this new sphere.
Agtech
Algae 'growth' tech scales up
A patented helix-shaped photobioreactor could grow algae on a massive scale.
Planet
Forever chemicals' renewable makeover
A scientific quest to capture and repurpose PFAS chemicals is gaining ground.
Energy
Aussie wave power heads west
A large yellow renewable energy prototype will soon be riding waves in Western Australia.
Household
Closing the loop on Nylon
Nylon recycling is a step closer with this first-of-its-kind 'enzymatic' facility.
Planet
Plastic trash to treasure
Microplastics are being upcycled in an instant into valuable graphene in the lab.