Environmental and Sustainability News
Saving Australia's environment, including its threatened wildlife and degraded landscapes, would cost about 0.3 per cent of the nation's GDP, according to a new report.
Funding backs plastic work
New funding should see more than 14,000 tonnes of soft plastics diverted from South Australian landfills each year.
Experts work against animal testing
Researchers are reducing and eventually replacing the use of animals in medical studies.
Landsat used to protect wetlands
Australian authorities are using Landsat data to revolutionise wetland management in Australia and Africa.
Big money to reduce pollution
A $91 million federal investment has been made in a bid to slash over 1 million tonnes of climate pollution annually.
EV discharge tested
Electric vehicles (EVs) can provide critical backup power to the grid during blackouts and emergencies.
Mammoth DNA decoded
An international research team has successfully assembled the entire genome and 3D chromosomal structure of a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth.
Fossil fuel lending continues
Australia's major banks have invested over $61 billion into fossil fuels since the Paris Agreement was signed eight years ago.
Earthquake concern lowers dam
Hunter Water has announced immediate measures to lower water levels in Grahamstown Dam.
Re-watering ideas for WA
In the Pilbara region, iron ore mining has significantly impacted groundwater resources over the past two decades, but more sustainable approaches may be coming.
AI forecasts coming
AI-powered weather and climate models are set to transform the future of forecasting, providing more accurate and cost-effective predictions.
Eco issues slow growth
Experts say trillions of dollars in worker productivity could be lost due to eco-anxiety and ‘lie-back’ lifestyles.
SunCable plan progresses
Plans for the world's largest renewable energy precinct have been approved by the Northern Territory EPA.
Sackings and setbacks at FMG
Andrew Forrest's ambitious venture into green hydrogen has faced a significant setback, resulting in job losses and project delays.
Greenwashing gap proposed
Australian companies may be able to avoid legal scrutiny under a new greenwashing law.
Datacentre power needs rise
Demand for electricity from datacentres is expected to surge, potentially straining Australian energy supplies and driving up prices.
New greyhound inquiry outlined
An inquiry has been launched into Greyhound Racing NSW in response to animal welfare allegations.
Whale data taken from tourist
Researchers from the ANU have captured some of the first-ever recorded evidence of blue whale reproduction.