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Young more open to drinking recycled water

Younger people are more accepting of drinking recycled water, paving the way for its increased use in the future. New research from global professional services firm GHD

New extraction process produces greener lithium

A new process to extract lithium without water or chemicals and with minimum energy has been developed by an Australian company. ElectraLith, a Monash University spinout

Half of Chinese car sales are electronic

More than half of all vehicles sold in China last month were either electronic or hybrid, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The data, reported by

Selfie frenzy damaging natural assets

The quest for nature-based selfies on social media is causing damage to ecosystems and disrupting the breeding and feeding patterns of animals. Australian researchers

Old concrete being recycled for new housing

Old concrete could be constantly recycled into fresh bricks through a new process that also traps carbon dioxide. Researchers led by the University of Tokyo used

Nature corridor link protected on Sunshine Coast

A missing link in a Sunshine Coast nature corridor has been secured through a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Sunshine Coast Council. The

Climate change focus for health experts

A new Federal Government advisory group has been established to help reduce the impacts of climate change on the nation’s health. Chaired by Federal Health Minister

Marine Bioblitz a showcase for all ocean lovers

A free two-day event will showcase the Sunshine Coast’s ocean and coastline later this month. The inaugural Sunshine Coast Marine Bioblitz, on August 30 and 31, aims

Green breakthrough in fertiliser production

A zero-emissions system which produces ammonium, needed for fertiliser, from wastewater has been developed by Australian researchers. Engineers from UNSW Sydney used a

Green light for koala-kind Tarong wind farm

Provisions to protect the affordability of local housing and koalas were conditions of Queensland Government approval for one of the country’s largest publicly-owned

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