UQ sewer corrosion and odour research has revolutionised sewer management practice in Australia and will have an enduring effect on the worldwide water industry – its impact is mammoth, with documented savings to date already amounting to $400 million.
A new research group at The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute has developed a set of toolkits to improve the management of waste in the mining industry.
A new strategic program at The University of Queensland’s Sustainable Minerals Institute is focusing on a much-neglected aspect of the mining industry to improve sustainability and human development outcomes.
People are consuming three to four milligrams of plastic for every 100 grams of rice they eat, with the number jumping to 13 milligrams per serve for instant rice, according to UQ research.
UQ researchers have urged for regulatory caution in a new paper that emphasises just how little is known about the potential impacts of deep sea mining.
The discovery of unexpected artefacts in Africa’s Kalahari Basin has challenged conventional knowledge about the beginnings of human culture and innovation.
WATCH: Discover how UQ researchers are contributing to some of the biggest challenges the world faces – the health of our communities, and environments; the quality and quantity of food available; abundant clean energy; and sustainable economies.
A vast transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is crucial to slowing climate change. But building solar panels, wind turbines and other renewable energy infrastructure requires mining for materials. If not done responsibly, this may damage species and ecosystems.
