Almost all reef ecosystems face risk of collapse: study
An assessment of the world's coral reef ecosystems has found that almost all face a high risk of collapse in the next 50 years.
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A ‘Blue Great Wall’ Rises on the Gobi Desert
HOTAN, China, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 1-million-kilowatt photovoltaic desertification-control project in Minfeng, Hotan, Xinjiang, built with the participation of China Railway 23rd Bureau Group, has recently achieved full-capacity grid connection of all 101 arrays. It is one of southern Xinjiang's largest integrated centralized photovoltaic and desertification-control projects and a "green Great Wall" at the desert's edge that...
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‘Gas or starvation’: infrastructure boss backs projects
Australia's biggest energy infrastructure company has defended the role of gas in the nation's energy security and industry, after committing to a new pipeline.
Bushfire bill blows out to $6b a year as climate warms
Researchers have put a figure on the growing toll of bushfires in Australia but say better preparation could prevent billions of dollars in losses.
ESTEVE CDMO expands its presence in Asia with a major investment and new manufacturing site in China
SHAOXING, China, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ESTEVE CDMO, Esteve Healthcare contract development and manufacturing organization, is strengthening its presence in Asia through the relocation, expansion and modernization of its existing manufacturing operations in China, supported by an investment of more than $80 million.
‘No surrender’: UN urges action as 1.5C goal slips away
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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Mitsubishi Outlander Tyre Choice Should Focus on Comfort and Wet Grip, Says Goodyear
MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Choosing tyres for a Mitsubishi Outlander starts with understanding how the vehicle is typically used. While driving habits vary between owners, many Outlander drivers use their vehicles for commuting, family travel, school runs and weekend road trips, making a premium road-focused SUV tyre a suitable option for many everyday driving conditions.For drivers who mainly travel on highways,...
Multimillion-dollar bid to make electric fleets pay up
A fleet of more than 100 electric vehicles will be put to the test over three years to find out if vehicle-to-grid technology can cut costs and make money.
ATMOCE Extends Australian M-ELV 7 kWh Battery Warranty to 15 Years
SYDNEY, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ATMOCE Australia and New Zealand has extended the standard Australian warranty for its M-ELV 7 kWh Battery (MS-7K-U) from 12 to 15 years.The new warranty provides 15 years or 29.2 MWh of energy throughput, with a minimum of 60% SOH retained, whichever comes first. It applies Australia-wide without regional restrictions and extends to all MS-7K-U units already shipped to Australia.The warranty extension...
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Australian swimming legend Emily Seebohm embraces more time at home as Aiper’s Brand Partner
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...
Global Tipping Points Conference 2026 Concludes in Malaysia with Kuala Lumpur Declaration and New Roadmap for Asia
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,...
Ill winds: calm weather puts Great Barrier Reef at risk
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.
AGFUND wins international award for excellence in inclusive banking and social impact
BANGKOK, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) won the "Excellence in Inclusive Banking and Social Impact" award at the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Awards, organized by the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute (WSBI) in cooperation with the European Savings and Retail Banking Group (ESBG).
Sunwoda Digital Battery Passport Solution Among Finalists at 2026 edie Energy & Tech Awards
LONDON, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 edie Energy & Tech Awards ceremony took place in London today, with Wang Qiao, General Manager of Sunwoda Hungary, attending on behalf of the company. Sunwoda's Digital Battery Passport Solution was among the nine finalists in the Supply Chain & Scope 3 Decarbonisation Project of the Year category. Organised by UK sustainability media platform edie,...
oneworld, All 15 Members, Commit to Buckingham Palace Declaration
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...
65 Vietnamese Leaders and Enterprises Honored at Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2026 for Forging Legacies of Excellence
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 65 distinguished leaders and enterprises were honored for their outstanding achievements, entrepreneurial spirit, and enduring contributions at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2026 Vietnam, held at GEM Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Organized by Enterprise Asia, the prestigious awards recognized entrepreneurs and organizations that have demonstrated excellence in...
Global Leaders to Gather in Shanghai for Sustainability Conference
SHANGHAI, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Sustainability Global Leaders Conference is set to take place from October 20 to 22 in Huangpu district, Shanghai, bringing together international organizations, leading academics, business executives and other stakeholders to discuss pathways toward a more resilient and sustainable future. Under the theme "Forging a Resilient Future: Global Governance • Innovation-Led Advancement • Industrial...
Australia should ‘roll out red carpet’ for data centres
Clear rules and less 'green tape' are needed to ensure tech giants don't abandon Australia and take investments elsewhere, a climate leader warns.
Lindian Resources’ Kangankunde Rare Earths Project Advances Towards December First Production
PERTH, Australia, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lindian Resources Limited (ASX: LIN) ("Lindian") is pleased to provide an update on construction, mining activities and commissioning readiness at its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi, as construction advances towards commissioning and first monazite concentrate production in December 2026. With key processing equipment installed, electrical works progressing and ore inventories growing,...
Over-tyred: inquiry calls for a recycling overhaul
Fewer end-of-life tyres would be buried in the ground and more recycled into new roads under changes recommended by a parliamentary inquiry.
Cedro Participações Secures Approval for the Issuance of the Environmental License for Porto do Meio in Itaguaí, Rio de Janeiro
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cedro Participações received approval on Tuesday (October 13) from the State Environmental Control Commission (CECA) for the issuance of the Integrated Environmental License (LAI) for the development of Porto do Meio, an iron ore terminal that the company will build at the Port of Itaguaí, in the Greater Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area.
Gas industry urged to pull ’emergency brake’ on warming
A powerful greenhouse gas responsible for about a third of global warming is not being accurately measured by many oil and gas producers, a report has found.
Ricoh and ETRIA launch “Circular New,” a manufacturing concept, turning resource circulation into competitive advantage
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...
Dilmah Earns Dual Recognition at SIAL Paris 2026, with Three Innovations Selected and a Top Five SIAL For Change Finalist Spot
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dilmah today confirmed an exciting double recognition ahead of SIAL Paris 2026 (17–21 October 2026, Paris Nord Villepinte). Three Dilmah innovations have been named to the SIAL Innovation Paris 2026 Selection, and Dilmah has separately been confirmed as one of just five global finalists in the Large Companies category of 'SIAL For Change', a new 2026 competition recognising sustainability and...
Warming seas threaten billion-dollar salmon industry
Climate change could cost Tasmania's salmon industry millions of dollars in revenue and force major changes to farming operations, a report has warned.
Do you remember what’s in your fridge? New TikTok research reveals the reasons Australians are still wasting food
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...
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GreenCo Unveils Smarter ESG Data Collection Solution to Strengthen Accuracy and Traceability
HONG KONG, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenCo ESG Advisory Limited ("GreenCo") has introduced a new ESG data collection solution designed to help companies improve the accuracy, consistency and traceability of sustainability data collected from bills, records, invoices and other supporting documents.Addressing the Growing Need for Reliable ESG DataAs sustainability reporting becomes increasingly structured and subject to greater scrutiny,...
Pacific head rebukes Australia’s focus on pre-COP costs
Tuvalu's climate minister says he was "very happy" with pre-COP attendance, but alarmed by new fossil fuel projects being green-lit in Australia.
“Enjoy Driving, Enjoy CARKU”: One-Stop Truck Power Solutions Debut at Canton Fair 2026
GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Coinciding with the 140th Canton Fair's focus on advanced manufacturing and energy transition, CARKU will debut its truck starting and energy storage solution at Hall 10.3 (Booths G33-34 / H13-14) for international buyers. Designed to tackle long-haul trucking's biggest cost drivers—fuel waste from engine idling and associated emissions, the integrated power ecosystem is engineered to meet the...
Big bank rejects push to end financing of land clearing
Commonwealth Bank shareholders have firmly rejected an attempt by conservationists to get the company to end the financing of deforestation.
Labor gas plan a short term ‘sugar hit’, industry warns
Labor promises its national gas reservation scheme will lower gas prices for households, but the industry warns it will only be a "sugar hit".