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Analysis of 5,500 apartment developments across Australia found many individual units were far below the average energy ratings for the complex as a whole.
Allowing the sale of gasoline that’s 15% ethanol year-round won’t have much impact on gas prices, but recent research shows that growing corn for fuel affects the climate – for the worse.
Films like Princess Mononoke, My Neighbour Totoro and Nausicaä created by Hayao Miyazaki explore the perils of neglecting nature.
Research shows apps designed to make journeys more environmentally friendly aren’t considering women’s transport needs.
Companies need to reset their mission so that profitability is a means to an end - the organisation’s social purpose - not an end in itself is essential.
One of the oldest industries, fishing, is entering the world of advanced analytics and data-driven planning. With oceans under stress and key fish stocks dwindling, can precision fishing help?
The environmental footprint of the fashion industry is rising rapidly. Drastic changes are needed to make the sector more sustainable and equitable.
It’s not just about being eco-conscious and frugal: second-hand clothes shoppers are also more stylish.
Rather than underwriting private interests and the privatization of public services, the Canada Infrastructure Bank can build a better democratic institutional legacy.
A proposed new large-scale octopus farm in Spain is a huge risk to the welfare of this sentient and intelligent animal.
The west African master has been awarded for his lifelong focus on grassroots architecture and empowering local communities.
Egypt is already feeling the impact of the war, which has led to recent cancellation of tenders due to lack of offers, in particular from Ukraine and Russia.
The answer lies in silvopastoralism, an agricultural method that attempts to mimic natural forest ecosystems with livestock added into the mix.
Clearing alien trees before the drought hit could have reduced the impact of climate change on water supply during the ‘Day Zero’ drought.
As anxiety over the climate and environmental degradation rises, a scholar argues that teachings from religion and spirituality need to inform discussions on sustainability.
Substituting one food for another – no matter the reason – may not result in a healthier choice.
People living in sustainable dwellings may use less energy and water which leads to lower bills. But older people may suffer cognitive decline and struggle to use sustainable technology devices.
Lessons from ancient architecture can help us design buildings that provide comfort and convenience without costing the earth.
Joining a protest doesn’t just help attract others to supporting important causes - it comes with personal and psychological benefits too.
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Academic Director, School for International Training, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor in Property, Construction and Project Management, RMIT University
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Professor of Tourism, Griffith University
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Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor in Research & Innovation, RMIT University
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Associate Professor in Construction and Environmental Performance, The University of Melbourne
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John Thwaites is a Friend of The Conversation.
Chair, Monash Sustainable Development Institute & ClimateWorks Australia, Monash University
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Former Visiting Fellow, SPRU, University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex
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Associate Professor of Quantitative Analytics, ESCP Business School
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Associate Professor, Global Management Studies, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Professor of Construction and Environmental Assessment, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Ecological Economics, UCL
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Founding Director, Institute for Sustainability, University of Surrey
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Lecturer, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
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Postdoctoral researcher, Universität Wien
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Professor of Sustainability, Curtin University