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Rooftop solar passes 50% penetration in Queensland

More Queensland homes have rooftop solar than don’t, the only state in Australia to have more than 50 percent take up of the technology. A new Climate Council report

1300 fish species facing ‘silent extinction’

More than 1300 species of fish are facing a “silent extinction”, according to new global research. The researchers predict that 12.7 percent of marine teleost fish

It’s now illegal to ‘remain close’ to a crocodile

Crocs are off limits to Queenslanders, with new laws introduced this week to further limit human interaction with the prehistoric reptiles. The State Government has now

Greenery linked to reduced illness risk

Planting trees in a neighbourhood has been linked to lower risks of heart disease and chronic illnesses. A study conducted by The University of Louisville (UofL) found

Hub to develop 100 percent compostable plastic

A multi-million innovation hub aims to fast-track the development of a 100 percent compostable plastic. The $8 million Bioplastics Innovation Hub, a collaboration

Australian emissions drop 0.6 percent in 12 months

Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 0.6 percent in the year to March this year. The latest Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Billion-dollar shot for local solar panel production

Australian manufacturers can now access a $500m pool of funding to advance local production of solar panels. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is

Recycling breakthrough in wind turbine blades

Fully recyclable wind turbine blades are a step closer, with developers optimistic they will help end the process of old blades ending up in landfill. Researchers at the

Heat on urban design as Brisbane swelters to end winter

As Brisbane’s last day of winter tomorrow is set to see the mercury soar well into the 30s, a new study has looked at ways we can mitigate heat in our urban

New plastic bans in west spark calls for unity

Retailers are calling for a co-ordinated national approach to phasing out of single-use plastics, as new bans come into effect in South Australia and Western Australia

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