Environment

Green hydrogen. | Newsreel

Five reasons the green hydrogen dream is faltering

By Alison Reeve As the world looks for ways to tackle climate change, Australia has invested heavily in green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is shaping as the best option to
Read more 14 July 2025
Children cycling to school. | Newsreel

World-leading active transport program on Sunshine Coast

A Sunshine Coast active school transport program has received international recognition by exceeding global benchmarks. The top-tier international Journal of Transport
Read more 10 July 2025
Heavy rain in the tropics. | Newsreel

Looking back 150,000 years to predict future monsoons

Evidence dating back 150,000 years points to future monsoon seasons across northern Australia being more intense. Scientists from Townsville’s James Cook University
Read more 10 July 2025
Solar farm. | Newsreel

Solar farm approval at the speed of light (sort of)

A Queensland solar farm project, designed to minimise environmental impact, has been approved in less than three weeks. Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt said the
Read more 9 July 2025
Broadbeach, Gold Coast, Australia after TC Alfred. | Newsreel

Extra boost to Cyclone Alfred recovery efforts

Almost $170 million in extra funding has been promised for restoration efforts in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Both the Queensland and Federal governments have
Read more 7 July 2025
Microbalite. | Newsreel

Micro approach to countering climate change

Greenhouse gas-munching microbes are the focus of new research out of Melbourne’s Monash University. Study first author Francesco Ricci said the team hoped a closer
Read more 7 July 2025
Orica's Koorangang Island. | Newsreel

Extra $432 million to support renewable hydrogen

More than $400 million has been granted to a renewable hydrogen project in New South Wales. ARENA CEO Darren Miller said Orica’s Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub (HVHH) was
Read more 7 July 2025
Rural firefighter battles bushfire. | Newsreel

Looking to nature to better prepare for disasters

A North Queensland trial is one of four under way across the country to test nature-based defences against natural disaster. The First-Nations led cultural fire
Read more 7 July 2025
Man studies tree in forest. | newsreel

Forests grow under sustainable wood harvesting methods

Australian forests grew by almost 3 million hectares in just over a decade and now store more than 19 billion tonnes of carbon. A new Australian Bureau of Agricultural
Read more 4 July 2025
Penguins on sea ice. | Newsreel.

Sea-ice loss a concerning climate domino

Record low sea-ice coverage in Antarctica is signalling a quantum shift in global climate, according to new Australian-led research. Australian Antarctic Program
Read more 3 July 2025