• Coal – the inconvenient truth

    David Shearman     |      September 26, 2017

    The debate on energy has omitted one vital factor that may have provided a rational outcome – health. Dr David Shearman AM, founder of Doctors for the Environment, considers the health ramifications of continued use of coal-fired power.

  • Alternative alternatives – energy solutions

    Max Thomas     |      September 22, 2017

    Transitioning from coal-fired power generation to renewable energy technologies is a necessary process but how do we do this most efficiently and effectively? Max Thomas considers some of our past disasters and successes.

  • Further evidence that coal-fired power has reached its use-by-date

    John Iser     |      August 18, 2017

    Australian power stations omit 2-3 times as many pollutants as those in Europe or the US. Dr John Iser questions why this is allowed and calls for the phasing out of all coal-fired power.

  • To buy, to build, to share, to print – how do we make accommodation affordable?

    Russ Grayson     |      May 5, 2017

    All too often it is the economics of making housing affordable that is the focus; however, alternative forms of housing already exist and could be adapted for use in our towns and cities. This story introduces some of those models, both existing and new.

  • Great Artesian Basin: Don’t pull the plug

    Max Thomas     |      April 13, 2017

    The granting of an unlimited 60-year water licence to the Adani Carmichael coal mine in early April has farmers and community groups concerned as they fear this would allow it to drain huge amounts of water from the Great Artesian Basin.

  • Time to end the debate and get on with it

    John Van Der Kallen     |      April 11, 2017

    We know that air pollution is responsible for 3000 preventable deaths a year. Dr John Van Der Kallen says as the solutions to our air pollution and climate chaos are obvious and available, it is now a matter of getting on with it.

  • Mike Cannon-Brookes just led the way for Philanthropy 2.0 in Australia

    Audrey Melnik     |      March 13, 2017

    Elon Musk recently declared he could fix the South Australia’s power problems and was subsequently backed by Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes.

  • Current energy market locked into 20th century thinking

    Terrence Bondfield     |      March 3, 2017

    The Turnbull government is keeping its focus on energy security by suggesting so-called ‘clean coal power’. Terrence Bondfield introduces two power sources Australia could pursue instead of coal.

  • The Case for National Electricity Reform

    editor     |      February 17, 2017

    The latest report by the National Standing Committee on Energy and the Environment calls for a redesign of the National Electricity Market (NEM) to align with Australia’s fast-changing demand profiles and more diverse grid technology.

  • The Global Risks Report 2017

    editor     |      January 17, 2017

    The World Economic Forum has released its interim Global Risks Report for this year. Now in its 12th edition, The Global Risks Report 2017 highlights the most significant long-term risks worldwide.

  • How to make your New Year sustainable

    Dr Kim Loo     |      December 9, 2016

    As the Australian Government’s climate change policy is struggling for credibility, it is more important than ever that we try to make a difference collectively and as individuals to help minimise global warming. Dr Kim Loo explains how.

  • Learn the golden rules of recycling

    Ryan Collins     |      November 8, 2016

    While 91% of us agree recycling is a good thing to do, Ryan Collins from Planet Ark explains that kerbside confusion is still holding us back from being expert recyclers. For National Recycling Week he shares the golden rules of recycling.