Australia facing fiery future and more floods in QLD: Landmark report
The UN body that assesses climate change risks has issued dire warnings about disasters and environmental losses in Australia.
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Aussie farms face ‘disruption and decline’
The science community has released a damning summary of the impact of human-induced climate change which will hit Australia's agricultural sector.
Australia a land of park lovers: poll
A new poll suggests Australians are highly protective of national parks and reserves and opposed to commercial development within their boundaries.
Blue octocoral unique to Sunshine Coast
Further examination of bright blue octocorals found on Queensland's Sunshine Coast has found they are a separate species unique to the area.
Keeping track of magpies was not all black and white for researchers
Scientists have documented the extraordinary behaviour of a group of magpies after they freed their mates from GPS tracking devices.
Pac-Man enzymes eat into plastic crisis
An emerging recycling technology can reduce plastic to a powder-form that can be used to make new products as good as virgin plastic.
Border S-S-Security: Illegal corn snake trade in NSW threatens QLD environment
Wildlife specialists say a “corn snake zone” exists in Western Sydney, with thousands being kept as exotic pets despite being prohibited. Increasingly, the exotic pet is also being found in Queensland, particularly in the south east.
SA to roll out EV charging network
South Australia will establish a network of more than 500 charging points for electric cars in a bid to encourage more people to switch to EVs.
Bizarre pact fails Snowy River: scientists
Scientists say a bizarre government pact with no expiry date has robbed the Snowy River of the water it needs to cope with the hydro power scheme.
Brisbane EV firm’s expansion is turbo-charging jobs in Tennessee
Tritium is establishing a new factory in Tennessee that will produce up to 30,000 new electric vehicle chargers a year once the plant is at full capacity. The Biden administration has a target that half of all vehicles sold in the US by 2030 will be battery electric, fuel-cell electric or plug-in hybrid, and has pledged $7.5 billion for deploying a network of 500,000 EV chargers along highway corridors.
NSW, Qld, ACT koalas officially endangered
The conservation status of the koalas has been downgraded from vulnerable to endangered across Queensland, NSW and the ACT.
Climate change robs Australia of rain
An Australian professor who helps compile the most important international reports on climate change says rainfall and fire threats for the nation are grave.
Qld govt urged to act on farmers’ concerns
The Queensland government has been urged to "urgently act" amid farmers' concerns about a $10 billion resources project west of Brisbane.
Listing fails to safeguard koala habitat
The federal government has signed off on 25,000 hectares of habitat loss in the decade since koalas were formally listed as vulnerable, a new analysis claims.
Shell be right! Cape York rangers saving baby turtles from feral pigs and 4WDs
Baby turtles are under threat from feral pigs, weather events and four-wheel drive vehicles on remote Cape York beaches but Aboriginal rangers are using innovative ways to protect the hatchlings
Period of plenty ahead at Kimberley haven
Three ecologists are waiting to see what an epic wet season will mean for threatened and other species in one of Australia's biodiversity hotspots.
Outdoor types have nature-loving genes
New research shows that outdoor types might have their genes to thank for that burning desire to spend time in the bush or at the beach.
Australia amps up lobbying on reef status
Australia has submitted its report about the state of the Great Barrier Reef to UNESCO in a bid to keep the World Heritage site from being listed as in danger.
Top cricketers join war on climate change
Australian Test cricket captain Pat Cummins has mobilised an army of top players to fight climate change, starting with the nation's 4000 local clubs.
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Even ‘refuge’ reefs won’t survive 1.5C
Scientists have issued a dire new warning about coral reef losses even if the world manages to limit global warming to 1.5C.
Twiggy sets sights on ocean’s deep secrets
Scientists are determined to discover the deep dark secrets of the east Indian Ocean and they'll be doing it with Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest's money.
Stinky old uniforms will build the future
As the kids of Australia head back to school, a Sydney family is forging ahead with a sustainable solution to the mountains of tired old uniforms they produce.
Govt allocates $50m to help protect koalas
The federal government is spending another $50 million over four years aimed at helping to protect Australia's dwindling koala population.
Questions about timing of reef funding
The Great Barrier Reef will receive another $1 billion following Australia's successful bid to delay a decision about listing it as "in danger".
New reef funding ‘backs in’ scientists: PM
The Great Barrier Reef will receive another $1 billion following Australia's successful bid to delay a decision about listing it as "in danger".
Ant invaders wage war on Aussie lizards
Yellow crazy ants can have a devastating effect on native skinks and scientists fear some of Australia's tiniest, most endangered frogs could be next.
Kids anxious about climate change threat
Australian children and teens are dealing with rising anxiety about climate change but adults can ease the mental burden, a new paper suggests.
Aussie team has solid plan for carbon woes
Australian scientists are turning carbon dioxide into solid carbon in what could be a game changer for emissions-heavy industries fuelling climate change.
Blast could imperil Tonga’s food supplies
Tonga could face food and water shortages after this weekend's underwater volcano blast, Australian scientists say.
Aussie birds disappearing due to warming
Lowland bird populations in the Australian Wet Tropics World Heritage Area are moving uphill as temperatures rise, displacing other species, researchers say.
2021 a cool year for Australia: BOM report
The Bureau of Meteorology has revealed 2021 was Australia's coolest year in nearly a decade after record November rainfall levels.