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Tequila’s manufacturing process consumes huge amounts of energy, water and agrochemicals. While some make lots of money, those who harvest the crops make significantly less.
An EcoBall match is a live demonstration of the circular economy.
The EU and national governments have proposed legislation to curb the industry’s environmental impacts.
A new economic update shows it’s more important than ever to think carefully about what progress means.
As AI shifts from text to video, its appetite for power and water soars, presenting a climate-policy issue.
Energy providers could make it much easier for consumers to make greener choices.
An equitable net-zero transition requires promoting regional competitiveness while ensuring no place is left behind.
Why would companies be coy about doing good things?
Glass seems simple − it’s just sand and a few more ingredients. Yet mining and production are rarely local, raising questions about sustainability.
It’s fine if steps towards circularity are small – but progress must be consistent.
Solar on rooftops and EVs on the roads can give a false sense of progress. But it will take much more to actually end reliance on fossil fuels.
Historic theatres are being redeveloped to make them more accessible, socially connected and sustainable, while also preserving their heritage.
The elimination of the Business and Human Rights team strips US companies of critical guidance just as new international laws raise the stakes.
Subalpine wetlands in the Rocky Mountains are warming, creating the perfect conditions for producing methylmercury, a potent neurotoxin.
In 2024, one data center in Iowa consumed 1 billion gallons of water, enough to supply all the state’s residences with water for five days.
International efforts to reach agreement on reducing plastic pollution are disappointing. But we don’t need to wait for a treaty to make changes in our own lives.
Researchers compared the environmental footprints of several techniques used to make magnetic nanoparticles.
While green technologies can hypothetically make supply chains more efficient, enhanced efficiency often leads to more production and economic growth, not less.
B Corp certification is given to businesses who score well for social impact and environmental benefit. But ultrafast fashion is inherently unsustainable.
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Academic Director, School for International Training, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor in Construction and Environmental Performance, The University of Melbourne
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