Transport & travel
Biofuel vs battery
John Hermans gives his opinion on the best power source for electric vehicles.
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Renewable grid
Is a floating solar boom about to begin?
Rob McCann investigates the world of floating solar energy systems.
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Reuse & recycling
The future of packaging
Packaging comes with just about everything we consume, with far-reaching implications for us and the planet. Jane Hone asks how we can get a handle on it.
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News & events
Renew 164 out now: Getting off gas, Earthworker Cooperative, climate resilience in schools, environmental impacts of pets, a simple DIY generator replacement, and more!
Renew 164 is out now! Its features include the launch of Renew’s Getting off Gas Toolkit, we interview the trailblazing folks at Earthworker Cooperative, look at climate resilience in schools, the environmental impacts of pets, and a simple DIY generator replacement.
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All-electric
Direct PV solar hot water buyers guide
Solar hot water can dramatically reduce your water heating costs, but what if your house isn’t suitable for a conventional solar water heater? There is an alternative that can be used almost anywhere you have solar access, as Lance Turner explains.
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DIY
Aussie women: the solar power pioneers
Sun Source was Australia’s first solar panel retailer, started by a hippy woman nearly 50 years ago. Kassia Klinger uncovers the story.
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DIY
Swings and roundabouts
Rachel Goldlust explores the “potted” history of gas stoves—with an environmental twist.
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DIY
Electric aviation: flight of fancy, or landing soon?
Bryce Gaton gives us the latest on flying electric.
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News & events
Renew 163 out now: Solar power pioneers, apartment future-proofing, closing the food loop, E-fuels, a Direct PV hot water guide, electric aviation and more!
Renew 163 is out now! Its features include a look at electric aviation, apartment future-proofing, a direct PV hot water buyers guide and more!
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Pears Report
The summer that was…
Alan Pears brings us the latest news and analysis from a frenzied period of activity for the energy sector.
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Products
Product profile: Eco-friendly high-vis wear
When you are out cycling or even walking the dog, you need to say visible to road users, but common high-visibility gear is made for construction workers, not for leisure, and it’s made from synthetic materials that aren’t exactly eco-friendly.
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