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New Standard to attract cleaner cars to Australia

A New Vehicle Efficiency Standard will begin in Australia from January, after legislation was passed in Federal Parliament. The Standard will only apply to new cars,

Carbon dioxide levels lifting in faster intervals

Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are rising 10 times faster than at any other point in the past 50,000 years. Researchers at Oregon State University’s College

Bureau moves to La Nina watch

The chance of increased rainfall later this year has increased with the Bureau of Meteorology moving to a La Niña watch. Bureau of Meteorology Climate Manager Dr Karl

Roadmap to a renewable future welcome

The energy and environment sectors today welcomed the Federal Government’s budget, as it charts a course to power past fossil fuels and heads towards

Whales give clues to intergalactic communication

Sperm whales are communicating using a “phonetic alphabet” with a human-like level of sophistication. Researchers from the MIT and Project CETI (Cetacean Translation

Gas strategy focus on supply and carbon storage

The Federal Government will look to speed up gas production and expand carbon capture and storage as part of its long-term gas strategy. Releasing Australia’s Future

Planet Earth hits major renewables milestone

Planet Earth has reached a major threshold point on renewable energy after achieving “astonishing” growth during 2023. Despite this, researchers are warning that

All Queensland now drought-free

Queensland’s drought is officially over. After more than a decade, the sate is now free of drought with the last two local government areas having their drought status

Push for breastfeeding to be a carbon offset

Australian researchers say breastfeeding should be treated as a carbon offset in global plans for a sustainable public health system. In a report prepared for the World

Tsunamis in lakes pose a growing threat

In recent years the world has witnessed some terrifying tsunamis as undersea earthquakes sent mountains of rushing water inland. But that only happens in the sea –

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