Climate change
The science behind the climate emergency
At a recent Renew branch meeting in Canberra, Climate Councillor and Emeritus Professor Will Steffen explained why the science supports declaring a climate emergency.
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Electric vehicles
The future of EV charging
Are vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-home coming soon? And could DC chargers find their way into homes? Bryce Gaton looks at changes that may be just around the corner for electric vehicle charging.
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Buyers guides
The energy-efficient home office
Working at home has become the new normal for many of us. Lance Turner takes a look at how you can help reduce your energy consumption while stuck at home, with a focus on ensuring your computer setup is fit for purpose and not an energy guzzler.
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Reuse & recycling
Small-scale plastic recycling
Plastic pollution threatens the unique coral reefs of Timor Leste. Renew’s Harry Andrews reports on a local project that is collecting and recycling that waste with significant economic and environmental benefits.
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Reuse & recycling
How green are compostable plastics?
Increasingly, some varieties of plastic are marketed as more sustainable. But are they as good as they seem?
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News & events
Renew 152 out now: energy storage guide
Renew 152 will be out soon, and features our updated energy storage guide and much more.
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Policy
7 ways to build resilience
In response to the devastating bushfires and Covid-19, Brendan Condon, Richard Keech and Renew’s Damien Moyse call for seven practical steps to build a new climate-resilient normal for Australia.
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Water saving
Nurturing your native garden
Just how much maintenance do you need in a native garden? Robyn Deed gets some tips from landscaper Haydn Barling on how to sustain a beautiful, biodiverse garden in the suburbs.
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Electric vehicles
Going electric: e-bike case studies
A selection of e-bike case studies that accompany our e-bike buyers guide in Renew 151.
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Community
What is ethical investing?
Ethical investing is booming. But there are important questions potential investors should ask before jumping aboard, explains Sophie Weiner.
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Renewable grid
Transition delayed
A recent plan by the energy market operator shows that a 90% renewable grid is entirely feasible. But there are roadblocks delaying the transition. Andrew Reddaway analyses the plan and issues.
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