Environment
Wollongong’s wind era powers up despite blowback from opponents
Chris Bowen has finally given the go-ahead to the Illawarra offshore wind zone, but its detractors remain.
- by Nick O'Malley
Latest
Massive offshore wind zone for Illawarra coast gets green light
Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will announce the creation of the zone on Saturday, but has pushed it further off shore and reduced the size in response to a polarised community consultation.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Sun-powered savings: smart investment in solar energy
Solahart’s solar water heating systems are at the forefront of helping homeowners tackle two significant challenges: high energy costs and environmental degradation.
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Veolia
Energy-from-waste plans lead urgent push to beat bulging landfill
In the age of the circular economy waste is becoming a source of valued recoverable material such as metals, biogases and nutrient-rich by-products suited for fertiliser.
Weather warning for south-east Australia
Severe winds forecast for Tasmania, Victoria and southern New South Wales, with gusts reaching up to 100km/h.
Editorial
Water
Drinking water polluted by forever chemicals needs new safety standard
Many Australians were nurtured on the belief their drinking water was the world’s best, but it now emerges we’ve been drinking tap water turned toxic by so-called forever chemicals and authorities.
- The Herald's View
Some heaters are like trying to ‘heat your home with a hair dryer’. Do this instead
While many households will need more serious heating options in winter, good home design and the principle of heating the person, not the room, can go a long way.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
