OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- California Waste Solutions, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary Vietnam Waste Solutions, is expanding its long-running investment in people alongside environmental infrastructure in Vietnam.
Researchers have put a figure on the growing toll of bushfires in Australia but say better preparation could prevent billions of dollars in losses.
Global temperatures are on track to rise by 2.8C by the end of the century unless nations make deep emission cuts, including those from coal, oil and gas.
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SYDNEY, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Australian Olympic swimming champion Emily Seebohm has partnered with Aiper, the world's No. 1 smart robotic pool cleaner brand and a global leader in smart yard innovation*. Together, they'll explore how smart pool and yard technology can help Australians spend less time on maintenance and more time enjoying life outdoors. Across four Olympic Games, seven...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Tipping Points Conference 2026 (GTP 2026) was recently held at Sunway University, marking the first time the landmark global gathering was hosted in Asia. Centred on the theme "From Understanding to Imagination to Action: Crossing Thresholds for a Thriving Planet", the conference brought together more than 500 participants from 37 countries, including scientists, policymakers,...
Australian researchers have identified weather patterns that can raise the risk of coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef, and winds play a key role.
BRUSSELS, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- oneworld® and its 15 member airlines have agreed to combat illegal wildlife trafficking by signing onto the Buckingham Palace Declaration (BPD), becoming the first airline alliance to do so with the unanimous support of its members. "The complete commitment of all oneworld members greatly increases our ability to identify and disrupt trafficking and help...
TOKYO, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Company, Ltd. and ETRIA CO., LTD. have announced "Circular New," a manufacturing concept that transforms products already used in the market into assets for future production, turning resource circulation into new product value and manufacturing competitiveness. As the first application, the concept will be introduced to Ricoh's A3 black and white multifunction printers (MFPs), with localised...
SYDNEY, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From forgotten tomatoes in the fridge to stale bread on the kitchen bench, food waste has become routine for Aussie households, with new TikTok research revealing 40% bin unused food or ingredients at least weekly. This can amount to households wasting up to 113kgs of food a year*.Despite good intentions to reuse ingredients, TikTok's research reveals:While 46% plan another meal using leftover ingredients...
Cutting all greenhouse gas emissions will not immediately reverse the effects of climate change on the world's largest ocean, a study has found.
DÜSSELDORF, Germany, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Envalior, a global leader in Sustainable & High-Performance Engineering Materials, will showcase its evolving portfolio of more sustainable material solutions at Fakuma 2026, taking place October 12 to 16 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Through its dedicated development pathways and targeted collaboration, Envalior is steadily turning material choice into a more impactful lever for environmental...
MUMBAI, India, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Afcons Infrastructure Limited has been honoured with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) National Award for Environmental Best Practices 2026 in the category of Biodiversity Management for its work on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project (C-2 Package). The award recognizes Afcons' commitment to integrating industry-leading environmental stewardship into large-scale infrastructure...
The government has defied critics and bad weather to highlight climate threats to Pacific nations but pre-COP31 also turned the spotlight on its commitments.
HONG KONG, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether navigating outer space or tackling challenges closer to home, technology is revolutionizing our ability to explore. In the seventh season premiere of Tech for Good, CNN anchor and correspondent Kristie Lu Stout meets the young researchers and innovators leading a new era of discovery and developing technology that pushes beyond the limits of human reach. From lunar exploration to environmental...
The tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu has hosted presidents and prime ministers to demonstrate the starkest impacts of rising sea levels before major climate talks.
A state government has been accused of dragging its heels on a popular yabby trap banned elsewhere for catching more than yabbies.
SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As organizations accelerate device refresh cycles, expand reuse and refurbishment programs, and face growing requirements to protect data beyond the point of device retirement, secure and verifiable data erasure has become an increasingly important part of the electronics lifecycle. Against this backdrop, Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that BitRaser has been awarded the 2026 Global Customer...
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DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Icon Global announces the return to market of Turkey Track Ranch, one of America's great legacy ranches, at $180 million, including a 25% mineral stake. Spanning nearly 80,000 acres under one fence, the Texas Panhandle legacy ranch brings together significant water resources and more than a century of Coble and Whittenburg family ownership.
SPARTANBURG, S.C., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliken & Company has achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver Version 5.0 for its global carpet portfolio, reinforcing the company's longstanding commitment to material health, product circularity, and sustainability leadership. The certification provides architects, designers, and building owners with independent validation that Milliken products meet rigorous requirements across multiple...
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As Australia seeks to strengthen its domestic supply chain and create more economic value at home, new research shows that Australia's biosolutions sector could support nearly 44,000 jobs by 2035. The findings come from The Value of Biosolutions: Growth and Prosperity to 2035 – Australia edition, released today.
Australia could lead an international research mission to go where no ship has gone before: an enormous ice basin capable of raising global sea levels.
The search for Australia's next top koala detector is over as Bear, the four-legged conservation hero, hands over the reins for a hard-earned retirement.
SYDNEY, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Two remote communities in Tonga's Vava'u island group have gained a reliable source of safe drinking water following the installation of Elemental Water Makers solar-powered desalination systems on Hunga and Matamaka. Delivered by Australian water-solutions company Bluemont Pty Ltd in partnership with Dutch technology provider Elemental Water Makers, the...
From additional heat to the loss of coral and glaciers, an online tool promises to calculate the effect of coal, oil and gas developments.
Global delegates have descended on an Australian city to mark a major whale conservation anniversary and discuss new threats to the marine mammals.
SYDNEY, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- APP Group highlights the growing importance of transparency and credible sustainability practices as Australians become more environmentally conscious, with sustainability playing an important role in everyday purchasing decisions. Consumers are becoming more discerning, taking a closer look to better understand where products come from and how they are made. Research by South Pole found that...
HAMBURG, Germany, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CRRC (SHA: 601766) announced the completion in Sheyang, Jiangsu Province, of its internally developed 110-meter high-performance recyclable wind turbine blade. Designed for efficient material separation and recovery, the blade achieves a recovery rate exceeding 95% for key raw materials. The milestone marks a significant step toward the commercial-scale recycling of ultra-large wind turbine...
LONDON, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Natural Diamond Council unveils a new global strategy to reconnect natural diamonds with culture, strengthen consumer confidence and drive long-term relevancy. Shaped by new CEO Amber Pepper following six months of consultation with producers, retailers, brands, creatives and consumers, the strategy responds to a fundamental shift in how people discover, value and buy...
HEFEI, China, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pylontech (688063:SH) starts mass production of its 588Ah and 601Ah Prismatic LFP Cells for ESS at its Hefei manufacturing base on September 21, marking a new step in the company's expansion into utility-scale energy storage.Developed in-house, the 588Ah and 601Ah cells are designed for large-scale energy storage applications, offering high safety, long cycle life and high energy efficiency. More...
Indigenous desert rangers caring for an area the size of Argentina will compete for a prestigious environmental award and worldwide attention.
Australia needs to phase out coal, gas and oil faster than planned to meet its climate commitments, a report says, with changes in energy, transport and mining.
