Environment

Burning off of methane gas. | Newsreel

Satellite data suggests emissions under-reported

More than half of Australia’s methane “hotspots” are in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, with new data showing current national emissions levels may be twice as much as
Read more 9 October 2024
Whale shark feeding. | Newsreel

Shipping a growing risk for whale sharks

Whale sharks and commercial shipping are on a climate change-induced collision course. New research out of Western Australian, where the iconic marine animal is a major
Read more 8 October 2024
Deaths from storm devastation continue for years after the event - Newsreel

Deaths continue long after cyclones hit

New research has revealed an ongoing hidden death toll from natural disasters that continues for nearly 15 years after the event. A Stanford University study found the
Read more 8 October 2024
Penguins in Antarctica. | Newsreel

Australia now the world’s greatest ocean protector

An expansion of a marine park near Antarctica means Australia now protects more ocean than any other country on Earth. Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said
Read more 8 October 2024
Child wearing mask in heavy air pollution. | Newsreel

‘Low-level’ pollution still impacts brain development

A multi-continent global study has found air pollution impacts the development of a child’s brain even at levels below government standards. A University of
Read more 8 October 2024
Person recycling electronics. | Newsreel

Need to make minerals ‘less critical’ for sustainability

Australia’s push to leverage its abundance of critical minerals needs to be paired with a recycling program to optimise the clean energy transition. A white paper from
Read more 8 October 2024
Central Queensland beef producer Melinee Leather. | Newsreel

Global award for sustainable beef production

A Central Queensland cattle company has been recognised as one of the most sustainable beef producers in the world. Leather Cattle Co (LCC), run by Melinee and Rob
Read more 6 October 2024
Plastics polluting a beach. | Newsreel

OECD reveals pathway to end plastic pollution

A concerted global effort could almost eliminate plastics from entering the environment in less than 20 years. A new OECD report has found comprehensive global policies
Read more 4 October 2024
Woman charging electric car. | Newsreel

EV range still an issue for Aussie motorists

More than half of Australian motorists see driving range and battery charging times as the main barriers to purchasing an electric vehicle. A new report from insurer
Read more 2 October 2024
Woman surrounded by clothes. | Newsreel

Clothing confusion driving landfill dilemma

A national textile collection program would help overcome confusion around clothes recycling, uncovered in a recent study. In the first nationwide study into how
Read more 2 October 2024