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Only five years ago, most people’s transport choices were limited to car, bus or train, bicycle or walking. Today, electric bikes and scooters have rocketed up the options list. And they have the potential to solve many of our commuting and environmental challenges.

Many of us aspire to live more sustainably. Cutting waste, using resources responsibly and buying ethically are common resolutions, which can make a big difference to our environmental impact. But can we also enrich our individual commitments by embracing a more holistic philosophy?

Australia’s renewable energy research capacity has been boosted with the completion of The University of Queensland’s 64 megawatt solar farm at Warwick in the state’s south east.

Working hard behind-the-scenes to facilitate the shutdown of all non-essential services during the COVID restrictions, UQ’s energy management team achieved a 13% energy usage reduction year-on-year between April and June.

When maximum temperatures exceed 25°C for eight months of the year, air conditioning becomes a major energy consumer. At UQ Gatton, a new central energy plant is keeping cooling systems chilled more efficiently across the campus.