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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

Atlas a deep dive into Australian data

Do you want to know the location of every police station in Australia? Perhaps you need to know where all the country’s RAMSAR wetlands are located or want to keep up

Surat Basin carbon storage project rejected

A carbon capture project planned for the Surat Basin has been rejected by the Queensland Government after a three-year assessment process. The Department of Environment,

Nuclear option more expensive than renewables

Nuclear power is a more expensive energy option compared to renewables, according to a new CSIRO report. The latest GenCost report also found a nuclear-powered energy

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