Environmental and Sustainability News
A new nanofluidic device generates power with saltwater.
State agrees to hydro plan
The Albanese and Malinauskas Governments have inked a $100 million agreement to transform Port Bonython into South Australia's inaugural large-scale hydrogen export terminal.
Climate count questioned
Australia's climate policies are under fire as scientists accuse the government of hypocrisy.
Solar shakes market costs
Rooftop solar has sparked a battle among experts over its impact on electricity prices.
New green guide for business
A new CSIRO handbook will guide businesses on how to report and account for their natural assets.
BOM sees big shift
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has officially declared the arrival of two significant climate drivers ...
Reef kept off danger list
The Great Barrier Reef has avoided being added to UNESCO's endangered list.
CEWH saving for dry times
The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH) says it is capitalising on recent flood years.
Islands seek climate justice
Small island nations are pushing for clarity and legal accountability amid a worsening climate crisis.
UN reviews Middle Arm
A UN expert has warned of health and climate risks in the NT’s Middle Arm project.
SDGs mostly missed
As the world approaches the halfway mark for achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a sobering report reveals ...
Water bodies seek new blood
Applications are now being accepted for two vital basin advisory committees.
Oil giants sued in US
In a big legal move, California has taken five of the world's biggest oil giants to court.
Woodside testing blocked
Woodside's ambitious gas project off Western Australia's northern coast has hit a snag.
Big bill for nuclear shift
Analysts say that a coal-to-nuclear conversion would be a costly gamble for Australia.
Heat record set to fall
The year 2023 is poised to claim the dubious honour of being the hottest in recorded history.
Mining probe hears concerns
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has heard of the health consequences of lead, gold, silver, and zinc mining operations.
Floating farms tested
Australian researchers are testing designs for floating sea farms to ease food shortages.