Methane stories
Weak methane controls could blunt the benefits of biogas and RNG, making leak detection crucial for farms, utilities and SME alike.
New camera analytics are helping biogas operators pinpoint and measure methane leaks faster, reducing safety risks and emissions losses.
Farmers and other sectors face tougher cuts after Wellington scaled back methane targets, drawing criticism over a weaker path to 1.5°C.
Methane cuts could slow warming faster, after researchers said the gas drove about half of global heating since preindustrial times.
Farmers face production cuts and taxpayers could be left with a multi-billion-dollar overseas carbon bill as the 2030 target is questioned.
The Oakey beef plant has cut natural gas use and wastewater odours, with biogas output now helping to offset drought-hit operating costs.
Scientists warn the world could breach 1.5C as soon as 2030, raising flood, drought and sea level risks unless emissions fall sharply.
A lack of concrete policy could leave New Zealand’s 2050 climate goals out of reach, academics warn as consultation opens on the Zero Carbon Bill.
Environmental experts say current tests cannot show whether biodegradable carrier bags will safely break down in rivers, lakes or seas.
The Canberra-based startup's funding will speed livestock diagnostics that can cut waiting times for farmers and support wider health and emissions monitoring.
Endeavour unveils Pact methane-cracking system to supply 24/7 low-carbon hydrogen power and graphite for soaring AI data centre demand.
Australia and New Zealand are set to launch four joint space research projects aimed at tackling environmental challenges, commencing August 2024.
