Opinion

Australia’s HFC phase-down is beginning to bite. Transitioning to lower GWP refrigerants can no longer be put on hold. It’s time to act.

Vice president of home & distribution at Schneider Electric, Chris Kerr, explains how smart technology can drastically reduce energy use.

The Chemours Company technical fellow, Charles Allgood, explores key truths about today’s refrigerant options.

CCN contributor, Jane Marsh, explains how solar reflective coatings could help reduce the impact of the Urban Heat Island Effect.

Australia’s chief scientist, Dr Cathy Foley, explains why Australia is not getting the full value of its investment in STEM education.

Mega-month of May

Welcome to the mega-month of May. After months of preparation, ARBS 2024 is only weeks away.

CCN editor, Sandra Rossi, outlines the characteristics that define Australia's new breed of technician - the net zero warrior who is a guardian of both craftmanship and the environment.

Boon Edam Australia managing director, Michael Fisher, presents new health hazards threatening the built environment.

Partner at leading global management consultancy, Partners in Performance, Ben Thompson, explains how to win the war on talent.

Once upon a time skills shortages were cyclical, today they are the new norm.

The regional lead for integrated operations & remotisation at Hatch, Jarrod Bassan, explains why decarbonising the mining sector is a high-stakes endeavour that requires an industry-wide paradigm shift.

UNSW School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering Professor, Bram Hoex, explains why solar panels are losing their spark.

A-Gas commercial vice president of refrigerant management, Taylor Ferranti, identifies strategies to facilitate a circular economy for refrigerant gases.

Countdown to 2024

The countdown to Christmas and 2024 has begun. It has been a busy year and a hot one.

General Manager at Octfolio.com.au, Sebastian Tiller, examines the impact of HVAC systems on asbestos fibre circulation in commercial buildings.

Danfoss Climate Solutions president Jürgen Fischer, explains why it’s time to rethink energy efficiency.