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Electric vehicles may be doing more harm than good

A new study has poured cold water on the contribution of electric vehicles (EVs) to reducing global carbon dioxide emissions. A study by researchers from the University

Earth’s inland waterways are being ‘suffocated’

A dramatic change in the way oxygen is produced and used in inland waterways is ‘suffocating” lakes and rivers, new research has concluded. The research, led by

Rental clothing may help curb fashion waste

Rental clothing is being pushed as a possible remedy to the pollution generated by the fashion industry. Researchers in Sweden are examining business models to try to

Western Queensland flood support expanded

The State and Federal Governments have extended flood support to western Queensland small businesses, residents and councils. Queensland Minister for Disaster Recovery

New technology to help combat jellyfish threat

A new piece of technology will help researchers speed up efforts to combat the impact of dangerous jellyfish in North Queensland. The $25,000 bead mill homogeniser has

Impact of Bribie Island sea breakthrough to be reviewed

The Queensland Government has launched a review of the implications of the northern tip of Bribie Island being cut off from the remainder of the island. The breakthrough

Tree clusters help people to live longer

People who live in areas with clusters of trees have been found to have lower mortality risks. A long-term study conducted in Switzerland has found that neighbourhoods

Scope of North Queensland flood relief extended

The Federal Government has extended the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) to all of Queensland’s Cassowary Coast and Townsville local government

Consultation activated for new wind farms

The Queensland Government has announced the opening of public consultation on two proposed new windfarm developments. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said wind

Race against time to save little miracles

The lives of hundreds of baby turtles were saved by quick-thinking volunteers who rescued the hatchlings just before ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred hit the Sunshine

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