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Brisbane improves global sustainability ranking

Brisbane has increased its global sustainability ranking over the past 12 months. The 2024 Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index ranks the Queensland capital as

Victorian AI trials on early bushfire detection

Smoke-detecting Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being trialled in Victoria in a bid to improve bushfire early warning systems. Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic)

Changing freeze-thaw cycles crippling polar bears

More frequent thawing and refreezing in the Arctic, brought about by climate change, is leading to significant injuries to polar bears. Scientists from the University of

Carbon Tax take 2. Is now the right time?

By Ross Garnaut Australia now has a government and parliament wanting timely transition to net zero. We have a government and parliament wanting to build Australia as

Call for independent assessment of energy projects

Australia’s transition to net zero could be streamlined by establishing a pool of independent assessors for renewable energy projects. An insights paper from global

Uluru with Kata Tjuṯa in the background. | Newsreel

Uluru trek first to offer overnight stays in national park

A new 54km guided trek, which finishes at Uluru, is set to become one of the world’s leading desert walks. The new Uluru-Kata Tjuta Signature Walk through World

Separation the key to more active transport

Three quarters of Australians support building more walking and cycling paths, prompting a call for extra investment in active transport infrastructure. An Australia

Forest fire emissions explode in sensitive areas

Emissions from bush fires have more than doubled over the past 20 years, creating an environment conducive to more fires. A new study from the University of East Anglia

Coral bleaching answer is blowin’ in the wind

Just as we mortals crave a cooling breeze during a hot summer, so does our iconic Great Barrier Reef. Scientists from Melbourne’s Monash University have found that the

Study finds surprise variations in coral heat tolerance

New research has revealed evidence of variable heat tolerance in corals. The surprise findings will be important for reef adaptation and restoration as the world’s

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