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Category: Environment

RUC Mining and Rockwell Automation harness energy-generating potential of underground mine hoists

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RUC Mining introduces innovative regenerative energy storage solution for mine hoists utilising Rockwell Automation PowerFlex drive systems   Underground mining hoists, or winders, are powerful machines used to raise and lower minerals and materials in a mine shaft.   They allow efficient vertical transport of materials, which would otherwise require larger machinery and further cost … Continued

Children of the revolution: nurturing a sustainable future

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    At a time when sustainability dominates the global agenda, parents of the next generation are bearing the responsibility of nurturing eco-conscious children, often with a profound desire to leave behind a healthier environment for their families to enjoy.    Our recent report, entitled ‘The rise of home energy efficiency’, showed that 6 in … Continued

Monash expert: AEMO warns of gas shortages

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A Monash University expert is available to comment on the energy market operator’s warning of gas shortages from 2028 in southern states as supplies fall faster than demand, how this will affect gas prices, and what measures can be taken to mitigate impact.    Associate Professor Roger Dargaville, Director Monash Energy Institute, Resources Engineering, Faculty … Continued

On International Day of Forests, advocates call for the Victorian Government to protect forests to protect climate

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  Forests are today being celebrated internationally for International Day of Forests. In Australia, our unique native forests are both loved and logged, wood-chipped and worshipped.   The Victorian government’s recent announcement that it is no longer economically viable or socially acceptable to log public forests is welcomed by many. Conservationists and scientists argue that … Continued

New method promises the chance for plastics to be recycled more often

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UNSW researchers have developed a new low-energy technique to recycle plastic, which could be coming to a Tim Tam package near you. The process can transform many forms of waste plastic into their respective polymer nanoparticles dispersed in water which can then either be extracted for re-use in preparing new consumer products, or utilised still … Continued

NEW POLLING: VICTORIANS HIT BY FIRE AND FLOODS FEAR THEY MAY BE FORCED TO LEAVE

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   NEW POLLING REVEALS Australians are worried that worsening extreme weather events will force them to relocate away from their homes and communities.    Victorians experienced wild swings between weather extremes this summer, with dangerous downpours putting homes and towns under threat. In East Gippsland, communities experienced both fire and flood warnings … Continued