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UNSW recognised on global stage at Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Impact Awards

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Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the winners of its annual global Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards.    Announced overnight during Schneider’s Innovation Summit 2024 in Paris, the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney won the ‘Impact to my enterprise’ award, recognising partner, customer and … Continued

Government approves Santos Barossa pipeline and sea dumping

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Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s Department has approved a major part of Santos’ controversial Barossa gas export project, the Darwin Pipeline Duplication Project. The approval was made on 15 March, but only published on the DCCEEW website at 5:15 pm on 27 March, at the end of the parliamentary week and shortly before the Easter holidays. … Continued

New paper reveals how offshore wind projects can protect marine habitat

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Victoria could avoid further rejection of new offshore wind projects and guarantee a smooth energy transition while protecting marine habitat. A new discussion paper from the community conservation group Victorian National Parks Association (VNPA) makes 10 recommendations to address risks early in the offshore energy process. If the Winds of Change discussion paper was adopted, … Continued

Farmers hit hard by drought; heavy rain elsewhere

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Thursday 28 March Drought continues to hurt farmers in WA and Tasmania Unseasonal rain hurts farmers in other parts of the nation Opportunity still live to make deep pollution reductions this decade to protect farmers, food Farmers in parts of the country are facing serious drought as a bushfire rages in WA and unseasonal rain … Continued

WATCH: Climate Council footage unveils Australia-first plan to ‘Seize the Decade’, electrify households and protect kids

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In an Australian-first, the Climate Council has unveiled a plan to electrify the country and end climate pollution for our kids. Footage is available of mothers, climate experts and young people speaking at a childcare centre about how Climate Council’s plan to electrify the nation, put solar panels on two-thirds of Australian households and build … Continued

Hard questions remain after the Black Summer bushfire coronial

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The Independent Bushfire Group is shocked that after more than four years, there is still no comprehensive and expert review of the worst fires ever in NSW.   “We respect the good work done by the coroner but there are acknowledged limits to what the coronial process can do.”   “We live in a worsening … Continued

The Green Future of City Travel: How the New ‘Magic Charger’ is Making e-Bikes and e-Scooters Zoom Faster and Longer

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Media Alert for Melbourne-based Media (strong TV news potential)   Wednesday March 27, National Transport Research Organisation, Melbourne   Melbourne is set to witness a ground-breaking leap in green urban mobility with the launch of microFleet’s OneDock, the world’s first universal charging station for e-bikes and scooters. This event promises a live demonstration of OneDock, … Continued