Innovative energy storage projects using sand, molten salt, and enzymatic patches are gaining momentum as alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. These technologies aim to address renewable energy intermittency and decarbonize industrial heating.

A briefing document suggests federal fuel tax credits undermine the financial incentive for BHP to replace its diesel-dependent fleets with electric alternatives.

Global electronic waste has reached 62 million tonnes, highlighting a widening gap between rapid technology consumption and the limited effectiveness of recycling.