Regional Innovations: The Future of Environmental and Energy Innovation
In regional Australia, a new wave of innovation is emerging in waterways, farms, and skies.
A group of friends, including Dennis Fay, a firefighter and former Australian Army soldier, are making a difference in the Torres Strait.
“Because the Torres Strait sits between two large land masses [Australia and Papua New Guinea], it acts like a funnel,”
Dennis says, referring to the debris-littered beaches in the archipelago of 200 islands, mainly consisting of glass, plastics, and discarded fishing nets.
Despite the challenges, Dennis and his friends are using social media to raise awareness, uploading videos to YouTube and gaining a large following.
Author's summary: Innovations in regional Australia are tackling environmental issues.