Nespresso last year sold an estimated 28 billion capsules worldwide – about 28 million kilograms of aluminium, much of which may be sitting in landfill.
Will 2015 be the year the world agrees how to live sustainably?
Next year will be critical in environmental diplomacy. Apart from climate change negotiations, governments will set sustainable development goals focusing on poverty, hunger, inequality and environmental damage.
Affordable batteries for green energy are closer than we think
The high storage costs are now rapidly falling, suggesting that the financial appeal of electric cars and stationary storage is set to keep increasing.
Why the renewable target should be ramped up, not cut
Data suggests that if the Abbott wants to cut long-term power costs and risk to consumers, it should consider ramping up rather than weakening the RET.
Will climate debate end up being fought in court?
Neglecting to take action can be considered criminal as a doctor or a politician, but what of accountability for climate change?
Dead battery? Charge it with your clothes
What if you could leave home knowing that your phone would not run out of battery before you return by producing and storage energy on ourselves?
Another broken promise: Budget switches Landcare for Green Army
Abbott’s environmental centrepiece, the Green Army, receives $525 million while LandCare program takes $484 million hit in budget of environmental fallouts.
Are we heading for a worrying Super El Niño?
Climate researchers are seeing the beginnings of what could be the most powerful El Niño event since 1997/98.
IPCC expert wrap: costs of climate change mounting
“There’s a lot we can’t adapt to even at 2C. At 4C the impacts are very high and we cannot adapt to them.”
What’s causing Australia’s heat wave?
Australia has started 2013 with a record-breaking heat wave across many parts of the country. How much of can be blamed on climate change?
