Harvesting plants that can absorb metal from the ground may offer a sustainable solution for mining and rehabilitation according to research underway at The University of Queensland.
When Dr Chris Greig was approached by Princeton University to help conduct a world-leading study into achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, he had no idea of how impactful his work would become.
Crushed wine bottles and other recycled glass could replace sand in vital tunnelling supports, cutting construction costs and improving the sustainability of sand mining.
The expertise of a specialist group of UQ researchers is helping influence policies that are protecting Queensland’s fisheries – a vital natural resource that contributes nearly $600 million each year to Queensland’s economy.
A group of UQ researchers are working to solve the crucial energy challenges facing our developing regions – discovering solutions and driving changes that could help save millions of lives.