A new lease on sustainability
The big switch (off)
A unique set of circumstances has South Australian owners of rooftop solar panels staring down the prospect of having their grid exports curtailed—a scenario that may well lie in all of our futures.
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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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreSmall-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.
Read moreHow green are compostable plastics?
Increasingly, some varieties of plastic are marketed as more sustainable. But are they as good as they seem?
Read moreRenew 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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