Poo of 'endearing' bat worth hundreds of millions, study says
By Shannon Corvo

Bats are often thought of as smelly, ugly and noisy, but a study has revealed the economic and ecological value of one Australian species's poo.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-04/economic-value-australian-grey-headed-flying-fox-bat-poo/106507002

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Poo of 'endearing' bat worth hundreds of millions, study says

Bats are often thought of as smelly, ugly and noisy, but a study has revealed the economic and ecological value of one Australian species's poo.

Trial pours cold water on current EV truck viability despite diesel price hike
By Selina Green and Josh Brine

A 2.5-year trial of an electric truck in SA's forestry industry has concluded with the truck now parked, finding it was able to do the job but wasn't cost effective, even with high fuel prices.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-02/electric-truck-trial-finds-not-cost-effective/106516084

#RoadTransportIndustry #RenewableEnergy #ForestryLoggingandTimberIndustry #SelinaGreen #JoshBrine

Trial pours cold water on current EV truck viability despite diesel price hike

A 2.5-year trial of an electric truck in SA's forestry industry has concluded with the truck now parked, finding it was able to do the job but wasn't cost effective, even with high fuel prices.