Ethical Investing

Economists send open letter opposing nuclear plan

23 April

An open letter from 60 Australian economists has rejected the coalition’s nuclear energy plan, promoting instead the subsidising of household clean energy policies, including incentives for home battery storage. The organiser of the letter, Gareth...[Read More]

Call for workplace change to drive electric car take-up

23 April

The key to enticing employees back to the office may be the same thing that encourages more people to use an electric car, a study suggests. The Electric Vehicle Council released the findings on workplace vehicle charging on Thursday and called for...[Read More]

Some hybrid cars thirstier than their petrol peers

16 April

They are sold as vehicles that will cut petrol consumption but tests on Australian roads show some hybrid cars use more fuel than standard models. In one case, a mild hybrid vehicle used 12 per cent more petrol than its internal combustion...[Read More]

What does ethical investing mean and how does it relate to ESG investing?

10 April

Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesn’t need to stay. People have become...[Read More]

App to reveal how much farmers can reap from renewables

2 April

Software that could warn farmers if they were being short-changed by renewable energy proposals could be available sooner after a $500,000 investment in the technology. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency announced the investment to fast-track...[Read More]

Considerations with ESG investments – what you need to know

27 March

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments are becoming more popular as people become increasingly aware of the need to consider how a company is run when making investment decisions. The goal is to generate financial returns while...[Read More]

Billions locked and loaded for clean green metals

26 March

Low-emissions metals and other industries the federal government views as vital to Australia’s net zero future have locked in funding in the federal budget. A total of $3 billion has been earmarked to support green aluminium and iron endeavours in...[Read More]

AI giant helping grow greenhouses in Australian schools

19 March

A further 100 greenhouses could bloom across Australia within a year after a local group teamed up with an international tech giant. Sydney-based Food Ladder revealed its expansion on Tuesday after partnering with IBM to use its artificial...[Read More]

Liquid energy find could power future fuels, batteries

12 March

Electricity generated by water can be 10 times more powerful than previously thought, according to Australian researchers, who say their finding could unlock more renewable fuel and energy storage breakthroughs. The group, led by academics from RMIT...[Read More]

Nuclear powers down as global reactor numbers shrink

5 March

The number of nuclear reactors operating around the world is shrinking, a report has found, and renewable energy generation is outpacing the technology. The EnergyScience Coalition released the findings on Monday in a report analysing progress on...[Read More]

From wind energy to waves, a new life for old turbines

5 March

Old wind turbines have found a second life in surfboard form in a world-first prototype designed to set the tone for recycling in the renewables industry. The 10 boards are the handiwork of professional surfer Josh Kerr and his team at Draft Surf in...[Read More]

Former PM ‘sceptical’ about nuclear, keen on hydropower

26 February

Australia needs a new wave of investment in pumped hydropower projects to support its transition to renewable energy, former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has told a conference, as the nation cannot rely on batteries alone. But the businessman...[Read More]

Airport demonstration to show hydrogen option will fly

26 February

The “immense” potential of hydrogen as a clean fuel is underutilised in Australia due to misconceptions about its transportation and availability, a local start-up warns. The head of Brisbane firm Endua said the renewable energy source needs...[Read More]

Aussie AI, clean energy inventions need urgent funding

19 February

Australia could deliver breakthroughs in clean energy, battery technologies, artificial intelligence, and vaccines, an industry group has predicted, if policies are urgently changed to boost local research and development. The Australian Academy of...[Read More]

Biodiversity wins from ‘high-integrity’ carbon farming