Holding the key to a ‘secret weapon’ against climate change: Prof Peter Macreadie and the Blue Carbon Lab
Professor Peter Macreadie is leading research into a little-known but incredibly potent natural process to sequester carbon emissions.
Ecosystems are key to success of the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
A new paper from Deakin University argues that the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework must include a goal for sustaining ecosystems.
Recognising how Indigenous knowledges can create sustainable futures
Deakin’s Indigenous Knowledges Systems Lab is a space where Indigenous practitioners can apply their thinking and systems to different contexts around the world.
From grew to brew: study seeks to build coffee industry sustainability
Business supply chain experts are seeking to make our daily coffee more sustainable on an industry-wide level.
Drought, bushfire, flood, hail, and dust: local action the way forward for sustainability
Australia recently experienced unprecedented bushfires, affecting people’s health in many of its major cities and destroying homes and lives.
Protecting small mammals after fire
After the tragic bushfires that tore through Australia, researchers at Deakin are wondering how best to protect our most vulnerable animals after the disaster.
The problem with e-waste
Our old phones, computers and TVs can be recycled. But our e-waste keeps ending up in landfill.
What is climate change doing to the soil?
Climate change could be harming the thousands of microorganisms living within our soil that work to keep the earth healthy.
Australia’s recycling is a shambles – here’s what we can do about it.
Australia’s recycling system is not as effective as it needs to be.
Powering our future: the current state of battery manufacturing
It's time for Australia to recognise its role as a renewable energy super power.
Are we invading the ocean?
And can sharks and humans truly coexist?
Imagining the future of Australia’s freight
The Australian government is developing a national freight and supply chain strategy.
Australia must learn from China on environment
Developed nations like Australia can learn from China in reaching global sustainability goals.