Environmental and Sustainability News
The scientific community is mourning the death of a glaciologist who improved our understanding of the Earth.
Comet movements computed
Scientists have offered a “non-alien explanation” for the interstellar visitor known as ‘Oumuamua.
UN report demands action
Climate change impacts are larger, more rapid and worse than previous estimates, but humanity can tackle them.
Water forecasts coming
March 22 is World Water Day, and Australian authorities say it is a chance to improve local water quality.
Dead panel plan detailed
The renewable energy sector must work out how to dispose of 80 million solar panels in an environmentally friendly way when they reach the end of their life.
BHP linked to dusty town
A government review has found BHP mines are the “dominant source” of dust in the WA town of Newman.
Bottled love could douse goals
Over a million bottles of water are sold around the world every minute, and according to the UN.
Harvard drives bacteria design
Harvard experts are designing more useful bacteria to create medicines and biofuels.
UK backs space reactor
The UK Space Agency is backing research into the use of nuclear power on the Moon.
Coastal stress studied
A global mapping project has revealed the major stressors placed upon global coastlines by human activity.
Green tech effects checked
Experts say there are some deep-sea consequences of ocean-based climate mitigation technology.
Satellites show water shifts
Satellite observations show worldwide water extremes increasing since 2002.
Plastic tally shows growth
Experts say there are now 170 trillion bits of plastic floating on the world’s oceans.
Woodside pushed for green cred
Legal avenues are being used to pressure Woodside Energy over its climate strategy.
MDBA lays out options
The MDBA is moving ahead with designs to improve the movement of water through the Barmah-Millewa Reach of the Murray River.
Carbon shift boosted
A new chemical process is giving carbon capture and conversion “more bang for buck”.
Students to drive hydro boost
Queensland is looking to a new batch of students to grow its emerging hydrogen industry.
Bee sting continues
Almost a year since the deadly varroa mite was discovered at NSW properties, more sites are emerging.