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Australia
Australia is fighting a multi-billion dollar war against ants
Red fire ants have breached a containment zone outside Queensland and have the potential to cause huge impacts on health and the environment.
United Kingdom
This is what Sweden's 'latte dads' tell us about a critical social change
Swedish parents are required to split their parental leave, leading to the common sight of "latte dads" out and about, alone with their children.
Oceans
This simple idea could stem the tide of plastic waste
Paying people a tiny amount to return plastic bottles cut waste on the coasts of the US and Australia by up to 40%.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Chemicals in products like paint and perfume create as much pollution as cars
Although we typically picture pollution as coming directly from cars or power plants, a large fraction of air pollution actually comes from chemical reactions that happen in the atmosphere.
Electricity
Tesla is building a 'virtual power plant' using people's homes
The Government of South Australia is working with Tesla to install up to 50,000 solar power systems on houses, with no cost to residents.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Tesla will make a second giant battery for Australia
Just a month after Tesla completed a major battery backup system in South Australia, they’re jumping into a new project in another Australian state.