Sustainability
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Environment
Opinion
Are cheap plastics the new tobacco?
Understanding ‘tobacco tactics’ can help fight the global plastic waste crisis, because the reality is plastic production is growing faster than we can recycle it
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Health & Medicine
Daily decisions can reduce the carbon footprint of our health sector
The Healthcare Carbon Lab aims to reduce carbon emissions in our health sector by measuring carbon-emitting procedures and products, while still delivering quality care
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Environment
Ten things you should know about legally recognising the rights of Nature
As Nature around the world gains increasing rights as a ‘person’ or ‘living entity’, we need to understand what this means on the ground (or in the water)
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Business & Economics
These eight tests will help you decide which of your innovation ideas is going to be a winner
Effectively testing new ideas requires a systematic and structured approach from evaluation through to release
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Business & Economics
Opinion
People or planet? We must invest in both for a sustainable future
Environmental and social issues need to be considered together for sustainable finance reforms to contribute positively to the wellbeing of the planet and its people
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Politics & Society
Have yourself a very thrifty Christmas
As Australia’s cost-of-living increases, many of us are spending less. From calculating a gift’s cost-per-use to experiences rather than pressies, here are expert tips for a thrifty Christmas
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Environment
The Australian Universities Accord cannot ignore climate change
COP28 is a reminder that higher education needs a mandate to combat the climate crisis and support the planet
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Environment
Five ways retrofitting cities can help decarbonise our future
New construction is the source of massive amounts of carbon pollution. Retrofitting existing infrastructure is cleaner, and brings multiple benefits
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Environment
Switching meat and milk for plant-based copies misses vital nutrients
Computer modelling shows that swapping meat and milk for plant-based alternatives isn’t a simple switch when it comes to our health
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Sciences & Technology
Creating digital twins to save our cities
Digital technologies that allow experts to better predict future city environments may be a key tool in sustainable urban design