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Brisbane base for national disaster response

Brisbane is the new operational base for national disaster recovery organisation Disaster Relief Australia (DRA). A new National Operations Centre has opened in the

New green ‘sponge’ captures carbon from air

Researchers have created a low-cost, energy-efficient method of capturing carbon dioxide directly from the air using a charcoal “sponge”. Lead researcher Assistant

Bushfires detected from space at the speed of smoke

Australian scientists are developing satellites with on-board artificial intelligence able to detect bushfires 500 times faster than on-ground technology. A project led

Billion-dollar boost to Queensland renewables

Queensland’s renewable energy sector will receive a $7 billion boost in next week’s State Budget. Premier Steven Miles said the budget, to be handed down on June 11,

Micro-grids could solve remote energy challenge

Micro power grids based on renewable energy could provide the solution to the energy requirement of communities away from the main supply networks. EDL CEO James Harman

Trail engages the senses of science

A new, interactive eco-trail has opened in the Samford Valley, north-west of Brisbane in time for the winter school holidays. The self-guided Engaging Science Trail is a

Nine million deaths caused by pollution - Newsreel

Cardiologists call for urgent action on pollution

Prominent cardiologists have called for a major offensive against pollution, saying it is a bigger health threat than war, terrorism and major diseases. A series of

Globally-significant natural springs preserved

One the most important natural springs in the world will be preserved with the creation of a wildlife reserve in central Queensland. Edgbaston Reserve, near Longreach,

Disasters take toll on young adults’ mental health

Natural disasters are impacting the mental health of young Australians, affecting 90 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds. New Lifeline research found the majority of

New app helps shoppers find greener options

Australian households can cut the carbon footprint of their grocery shop by more than a quarter by switching to similar, but more environmentally friendly

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