The Conversation

Australia is in the middle of a rapid data centre rollout. Warehouses full of computer servers that run the artificial intelligence (AI) tools society increasingly uses are being built at pace, and they draw heavily on essential resources.

The extreme weather and geopolitical conflicts put the grid under pressure. Building a more resilient transport network and energy system involves developing ways to power off-grid EV charging using renewable energy sources that also make financial sense.

Ride-hailing apps help us manage almost every daily task—from commuting and dining to grocery shopping—all from our smartphones. But with millions of ride-hailing drivers taking to the roads every day, this convenience also contributes to air pollution.

AI's energy and water demands are pushing data centers into the ocean. See how Microsoft, China, Japan & Singapore are testing underwater and floating facilities.

Indonesia holds 17% of the world's mangroves and seagrasses, yet still lacks the trained workforce needed to deliver its blue carbon ambitions.

Australia is exploring balcony solar as a way to expand clean energy access for renters and apartment residents. While the technology could cut electricity bills, legal and technical barriers remain.

For years, builders and developers have treated “sustainable” homes as someone else’s problem. The new research reveals developers could actually make a bigger profit than they do now from new home builds that include more sustainability features.

Australia can leverage its vast renewable and fossil fuel resources to form a new energy security alliance, helping fuel-dependent Asia-Pacific nations stabilize their markets amid rising global energy demands and disruptions, an expert says.