Resource Efficiency Archives - Page 25 of 26 - Renew Economy

Why preserving biodiversity is really, really important
A new study explains how biodiversity loss could irreversibly damage the ecosystem’s ability to do some very useful things – like supply fresh water.
Michael D. Lemonick

Jun 8, 2012

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Great Barrier Reef face off: coal vs conservation
The Commonwealth must tread extremely carefully with coastal infrastructure development. The Queensland government, meanwhile, can afford to be gung ho.
Colin Hunt

Jun 7, 2012

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The environmental footprint of your favourite shoes
A person’s choice of footwear contributes more to their carbon footprint than you might think. So will we see a shift in consumer behaviour?
Rosalie Taylor

Jun 4, 2012

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Mayor with a vision tranforms rural Czech community
Defeated by government, Petr Pavek is on a solo mission to develop a different, more sustainable future for his community.
Robert van Waarden

May 29, 2012

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Mixed Greens: Billabong founder rides bioplastics wave
Melbourne-based green packaging company seals major supermarket deal; Barefoot Power nominated for green award; last call for cleantech accelerator program.
Sophie Vorrath

May 17, 2012

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Highway to dystopia
With the world’s urban population expected to double by 2050, serious, interconnected risks are closing in on the global community. Are we heeding the warnings?
John Crawford

May 16, 2012

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Hot news in cleantech: Breathing lightbulbs; power from water pipes
A breathing lightbulb becomes a big boost to efficiency; how to generate electricity from water pipes; and recycling lightweight trains.
Sophie Vorrath

May 10, 2012

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Mixed Greens: Microsoft to go CO2 neutral, with help from Oz firm
Microsoft shoots for carbon neutrality, using Sydney-based Carbon Systems’ platform; ARENA board members announced; CBD lands $25m; CFC win again in Germany.
Sophie Vorrath

May 9, 2012

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Book Review: The Crash Course
No matter how much you think you know about sustainability, you will walk away from this impressive work of scholarship wiser, if sadder.
John Atcheson

Apr 30, 2012

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Hot news in cleantech: 24-hour PV; solar windows; fuel-saving F1 flywheels
A storage system for rooftop PV; another version of solar windows; an F1 fly-wheel for London buses.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 20, 2012

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Seawater greenhouse – just add solar
A commercial greenhouse in hot, dry Port Augusta? It seems incongruous, but with Sundrop Farms’ unique solar desal technology, it’s a perfect match.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 19, 2012

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Japan eyes Mongolia in Asian ‘super grid’ plans
Japan reveals plans for Asia’s own Desertec: a regional supergrid that would export solar and wind energy, largely from resource-rich Mongolia.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 15, 2012

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