The cost of living is front of mind and there’s no denying energy bills have a big role to play. Whether you’re a resident, a strata committee, or a developer, the ongoing rise in energy prices impacts everyone. Fortunately, if you know where to look, there are future-focused alternatives that are great for the wallet…
Seven questions to detect net zero greenwash
In this era of a fast-closing window of opportunity to limit the worst excesses of future climate heating, net zero greenwashing by companies is blossoming. Here’s to spot and avoid it. Let’s try and stick to the science. It’s all we’ve got. So the first question to ask is how much carbon dioxide-equivalent gases can…
How do I find out what my superannuation fund invests in? A finance expert explains
You want your superannuation savings to be invested in things that also serve the planet’s long-term interests. But how can you be sure your fund’s values align with yours – or even its own claims?
What types of hydrogen energy are there? A quick guide to hydrogen
Here at The Green List we’ve been hearing a lot more about hydrogen these days. Green, blue, grey… it can be confusing to understand what these different terms actually mean.
Greenwashing: how ads get you to think brands are greener than they are – and how to avoid falling for it
Ads are ubiquitous in many people’s lives, whether on billboards across our cities or on our phones as we’re tracked across the internet. That’s a huge amount of power and influence. For example, ads which appeal to eco-conscious consumers have the potential to dramatically affect public perceptions of how brands are addressing climate change.
How outsourcing can help your business accelerate sustainability objectives and cut energy costs
If your business is struggling to keep up with energy costs, you should consider outsourcing your facility management – at least that’s what a recent study from JLL has found. In the commercial property industry, the global market for facility management will be worth an estimated US$1.9 (A$2.73) trillion by 2024.
Bligh Graham Architects: How good design brings a house, a flat, and an office together without sacrificing privacy
In a semi-rural block, just 20 minutes north-west of the Brisbane CBD sits a striking family home, unusual both in its aesthetics and functional design.
Solar is the cheapest power, and a literal light-bulb moment showed us we can cut costs and emissions even further
Recent extreme weather events have underscored the need to cut the CO₂ emissions that are driving up global temperatures. This requires a rapid transition of the energy economy to renewable energy sources, the cheapest being solar photovoltaics (PV). And our newly published research points to a way we can drive down costs of the shift even further using cheaper forms of silicon for highly efficient solar panels.
Australians are installing rooftop solar like never before. Who is burdened with taking care of it at home?
Kathryn Lucas-Healey, Australian National University; Alice Wendy Russell, Australian National University; Hedda Ransan-Cooper, Australian National University, and Hugo Temby, Australian National University