Satellite data suggests emissions under-reported
More than half of Australia’s methane “hotspots” are in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, with new data showing current national emissions levels may be twice as much as
Read more9 October 2024Environment
Shipping a growing risk for whale sharks
Whale sharks and commercial shipping are on a climate change-induced collision course.
New research out of Western Australian, where the iconic marine animal is a major
Read more8 October 2024
Deaths continue long after cyclones hit
New research has revealed an ongoing hidden death toll from natural disasters that continues for nearly 15 years after the event.
A Stanford University study found the
Read more8 October 2024
Australia now the world’s greatest ocean protector
An expansion of a marine park near Antarctica means Australia now protects more ocean than any other country on Earth.
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said
Read more8 October 2024
‘Low-level’ pollution still impacts brain development
A multi-continent global study has found air pollution impacts the development of a child’s brain even at levels below government standards.
A University of
Read more8 October 2024
Need to make minerals ‘less critical’ for sustainability
Australia’s push to leverage its abundance of critical minerals needs to be paired with a recycling program to optimise the clean energy transition.
A white paper from
Read more8 October 2024
Global award for sustainable beef production
A Central Queensland cattle company has been recognised as one of the most sustainable beef producers in the world.
Leather Cattle Co (LCC), run by Melinee and Rob
Read more6 October 2024
OECD reveals pathway to end plastic pollution
A concerted global effort could almost eliminate plastics from entering the environment in less than 20 years.
A new OECD report has found comprehensive global policies
Read more4 October 2024
EV range still an issue for Aussie motorists
More than half of Australian motorists see driving range and battery charging times as the main barriers to purchasing an electric vehicle.
A new report from insurer
Read more2 October 2024
Clothing confusion driving landfill dilemma
A national textile collection program would help overcome confusion around clothes recycling, uncovered in a recent study.
In the first nationwide study into how
Read more2 October 2024