Trees? Not In My Backyard
Think Sustainability Episode 171 There has been a great amount of focus on planting trees in…
urban heat islands
Cool roof technology more than just groovy
Earlier this year, the NSW Government dumped a plan to phase out dark roofs in favour…
Green Roofs Boost Solar Power
Think Sustainability Episode 151 Green roofs have a myriad of benefits including attracting biodiversity, reducing air…
Researchers Create Heat Stress Warnings for Smart Watches
Heat kills Australians every year. In fact Heatwaves have killed more Australians than all other natural…
How shady is your area? Tree canopy cover rates in Australia
Do you live in an area with plenty of trees? It’s a no-brainer if you’re going…
Creating More Green Spaces in NSW
Do you have plenty of green places close to home? The amount of people in Sydney…
It’s Time For DIY Green Walls
Have you ever seen a vertical garden, a green wall, and considered making your own? Many…
Changing Our Exercise Routine with Project Coolbit
Scientists are developing an added feature to the Fitbit device that can measure a person's physiological…
Urban Design Mistakes Heating Western Sydney
Every summer in Sydney temperatures seem to be soaring higher and breaking records and Western Sydney…
Cooling our cities starts with our roofs
Our cities are some of the hottest places on the planet due to the amount of…