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Uber’s surge plan to bring 10,000 electric vehicles into Australia
The ride-share giant is partnering with local distributor EVDirect on an emissions-free option for businesses.
- by Mike Foley
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Would you like insects with that? This chef hopes you do
New York chef Joseph Yoon says eating insects could not only be good for the planet, but also a culinary delight. Is he right?
- by Laura Chung
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Electric cars
‘Caught everyone off guard’: High Court zaps state electric vehicle tax
The court ruled Victoria’s levy on electric vehicles is unconstitutional, in a landmark judgment that means other states also face future budget problems.
- by Miki Perkins
It’s not just you. A perfect storm of conditions means Sydney is being inundated with flies
An abundance of nectar and an increase in sweaty people are providing an all-you-can-drink buffet for flies.
- by Laura Chung
Which bin would you put your rubbish in? It’s not that straightforward
Taking a walk through a supermarket with two of the people charged with reshaping packaging regulations shows the challenges consumers face to recycle.
- by Laura Chung
Dissolvable plastic touted as solution to huge environmental problem
As the plastics flooding into the world’s oceans threaten to outweigh the fish that live in them, Australian scientists could be on the cusp of a breakthrough.
- by Laura Chung
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Mining
‘A battery in a rock’: the ancient treasures kilometres under the sea
As scientists find wonders on the deepest seabeds, miners and governments are looking at other riches – metals used in green technologies. What’s at stake way down beneath the waves?
- by Sherryn Groch
Spring arrives early … but it’s not all good news
Some ecosystems are already starting to dry out and a looming El Nino will stress-test our environment.
- by Laura Chung
No more freezing kids in sleeping bags: How the Nunns escaped a house of misery
The Nunn family baked in summer and froze in winter in their Sydney cottage. Building an energy-efficient home changed everything, including their ability to repay their mortgage faster.
- by Julie Power