Qld govt to meet council over gas plans
Activists have expressed concern over Arrow Energy's application to extend two controversial gas exploration leases in Queensland's southeast.
natural resources
War, pandemic behind phosphorous loss
Phosphorous, one of the world's essential resources in producing food, is under threat due to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine disrupting global supplies.
Environment needs ambitious pair of hands
The seismic shift in Saturday's election must dramatically elevate the standing of the environment portfolio in cabinet, observers say.
Australian rainforests dying faster
Tropical trees in Australian rainforests have been dying faster since 1980, according to a new study published in the journal Nature.
Qld to add plantation to national park
The Queensland government will add 2400 hectares of former plantation into the Tewantin National Park.
Barrier Reef coral bleaching revealed
It will take months to determine how the latest coral bleaching event has hurt the long-term will affect the health of the Great Barrier Reef, scientists say.
‘Bum breathing’ turtle reappears in Qld
Researchers have used a DNA analysis to find a "bum breathing" turtle last seen more than 25 years ago in a north Queensland river.
Death fears for ancient WA coral formation
On Western Australia's stunning Ningaloo coast, a coral bommie that began life 1000 years ago sits ghostly white in the green waters of Bills Bay.
Ley has freedom to release report: authors
Two authors of a major five-yearly report on the state of Australia's environment say the minister can release it whenever she likes, and they hope it's soon.
New high-tech home for priceless treasures
A priceless treasure trove of plant specimens scientists rely on to chart environmental declines has a new high-tech home in Sydney.
Record spend to ‘turbocharge’ regions
The federal government says its budget spending on regional Australia sets a new record, with funding for roads, rail, energy, health and connectivity.
Most threatened species are not monitored
A scathing audit has found most threatened species in Australia are not being monitored, and no one is assessing whether recovery plans are working.
Qld turns stations into protected areas
The Queensland government has bought two cattle stations the size of Hong Kong to convert into a protected area managed by Traditional Owners.
ecosystem
environmental issue
global warming
marine science
natural resources
natural science
renewable energy
science and technology
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.
Scientists tally 70,000-plus tree species in the world
An Australian scientist has been part of a long and determined global effort to put a number on how many tree species the planet has.
Avocado clonal trees to feed the masses
Avocado clonal trees are expected to hit mass production next year in Australia, one of 22 Australian projects to share $12 million in government funding.
Radioactive: the debate over nuclear waste
Australia's plan to deal with its radioactive waste is either the best or worst idea ever, depending on the perspective.