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New Study Links East Gippsland’s Fire Risk to Colonisation
A 1,000-year record from East Gippsland shows how the loss of Gunaikurnai cultural burning helped transform open woodland into fire-prone forest.
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Frozen vs Fresh Vegetables: Which Is Greener?
Fresh vegetables avoid freezing energy, while frozen vegetables can prevent waste and out-of-season supply. The greener choice depends on the supply chain.
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Which Foods Have the Biggest Climate Footprints?
Food footprints vary by farm and supply chain, but broad patterns are clear. Here is how beef, lamb, dairy, grains and plant proteins compare.
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Why Repairability Can Matter More Than Recycling
Recycling recovers materials after a product is finished. Repairability can stop a working product becoming waste in the first place.
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What Happens to an EV Battery at End of Life?
EV batteries are repaired, reused, dismantled and recycled—not simply thrown away. Here is what happens after a traction battery leaves a car.
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Why Australia Needs Batteries With So Much Solar
Solar produces enormous amounts of midday electricity. Batteries help move it to the hours when Australia actually needs it.
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When Rooftop Solar Produces Too Much Power
Rooftop solar can push daytime grid demand extremely low. Here is what happens to the excess, why exports get limited and where batteries fit.
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Does Reverse Osmosis Remove PFAS?
Reverse osmosis can reduce PFAS, but an RO label alone proves very little. Learn how to check certification, claims, maintenance and system fit.
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PFAS in Australian Drinking Water: 2025 Guidelines
Australia revised its PFAS drinking-water guidance in 2025. Here is what the new limits mean, what they do not mean, and what households can do.
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The First Generation of EV Batteries Is Becoming a Mine
Australia is building capacity to recover lithium, nickel and other critical minerals from old batteries as the first big recycling wave approaches.
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Australia Passed 80% Renewable Power. What Comes Next?
Australia’s main grid passed 80% renewable power for the first time. The milestone also revealed the urgent need for storage and transmission.
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How to Build a Sustainable City: 10 Essentials
What makes a city sustainable? Explore 10 essential systems, a practical planning framework and real examples from Copenhagen, Bogotá and beyond.