Evonik Corporation recently showcased the Wind Explorer EV at the company’s facility in Parsippany, New Jersey. This all-electric demonstration vehicle just returned from crossing Australia using wind power supplemented by an efficient motor. Evonik solicited help from German drivers Dirk Gion and Stefan Simmerer to pilot the Wind Explorer EV [...]

A California-based solar company has announced that it is investing in an Australian company to offer more customized energy solutions in that country. SunPower Corp. is injecting cash into Diamond Energy Pty Ltd — a privately-owned, alternative energy firm headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The companies say that the partnership will [...]

Australia has been grappling with white sharks after a series of deadly incidents along its western coast. Several swimmers have been killed along the Indian Ocean coastline in recent months. But this week, the Australian government announced that it will hunt and kill great white sharks under a new plan [...]

To encourage the development of green and eco-friendly home designs, The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) developed green building standards known as Green Star. Here are four home that both reach and exceed these standards.   1. Eagle Bay Residence The Eagle Bay Residence in Australia is an award-winning [...]

It’s a small victory for environmentalists around the world. There are reports that Australia plans to block a controversial “super trawler” from fishing in its waters for two years. Critics have long been worried about the impact on fish stocks and other marine life. According to The Guardian, Environment Minister, [...]

Local officials in Western Australia are considering ending the ban on the killing of great white sharks. This comes after five swimmers were killed by the fish in the past 12 months. The Guardian quotes state minister of fisheries, Norman Moore, in the wake of the latest fatal attack in [...]

Australia’s opposition Liberal party may be poised to sign up for a second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol. The party’s climate spokesman, Greg Hunt, has given his “in principle” backing to sign on. Hunt recently spoke to The Age newspaper. He says the opposition coalition’s intention is to join [...]

Many countries require a strong and sudden push to enforce greener, more environmentally conscious policies. We’ve seen that in Germany. In light of Japan’s nuclear disaster, breakthroughs are being made and bills are being passed that ensures Germany will be being powered by safe and sustainable energy in the future. [...]

The Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment has engaged in an ambitious project to simulate the effects climate change will have on our planet extended over a long period of time. The Hawskesbury Institute is a division of the University of Western Sydney in Australia, and their facilities in Richmond NSW [...]

RET (Renewable Energy Target) Scheme The government in Australia has made it very easy to participate in the renewable energy boom and add solar power to your home or business. Australia has made a commitment to achieve 20 percent renewable energy in the nation by 2020. To do that, homeowners [...]