Drinking water chemical limits hard to swallow for some
Guidelines for potential cancer-causing chemicals allowed in Australian drinking water have been released, with at least one region failing to meet them.
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Fears skate extinction will damage Tasmania’s image
Tasmanian businesses have formed a new group to campaign for the salvation of an ancient fish, fearing its demise could cost them dearly.
Water pollution slowing Barrier Reef’s coral recovery
Poor water quality is hampering the Great Barrier Reef's ability to recover from the impacts of climate change, with scientists demanding action.
$14m Murray Darling ads under fire for Turkey image
Senators have attacked a $14 million advertising campaign about water in the Murray Darling basin, suggesting it is alarmist and deceptive.
Calls for federal carbon capture ban after Qld decision
Queensland's decision to ban carbon capture and storage projects in the Great Artesian Basin has sparked calls for the federal government to follow suit.
Australian drinking water safe from ‘forever chemicals’
Drinking water in Australia remains safe but there are concerns chemicals commonly found in household appliances are rising in source water around the world.
‘Forever chemicals’ exceed guidelines in water sources
A study looking at 'forever chemicals' reveals concerns the chemicals commonly found in household appliances are rising in source water around the world.
Ocean floor littered with plastic pollution: CSIRO
The ocean floor is littered with up to 100 times more plastic than what is on the surface, a landmark new estimate by the CSIRO suggests.
Ship sunk by Houthis ‘threatens’ Red Sea environment
The Red Sea, with its delicate balance of coral and marine life, could be damaged after a ship carrying 41,000 tons of fertiliser was sunk by Houthi militants.
Aussie farms polluted with plastic from sewage sludge
Microplastic pollution typically from synthetic clothes is contaminating sewage sludge used as fertiliser on farms across the nation.
Aussies urged to get on board an electric ferry future
Battery-powered boats could cut pollution and diesel fuel costs, according to a former Olympian visiting Australia to promote the technology.
Town’s water ‘safe’ after toxic chemical discovery
Low levels of PFAS chemicals have been found near a water supply in regional NSW, but authorities say there is no risk to health.
Stormwater loaded with microplastics from car tyres
Tiny toxic particles from tyres are polluting the stormwater that flows into Australian waterways, but scientists say there are simple solutions available.
Aussie lake among world’s worst for plastic pollution
A new international study has found some freshwater lakes are more affected by microplastics than the ocean, with one in Australia among the most polluted.
Sick, skinny snakes loaded with forever chemicals
Wild tiger snakes in Perth appear to be suffering the effects of exposure to long-lived, toxic PFAS chemicals.
Seaweed trial to suck out Barrier Reef nitrogen nasties
Seaweed filters have been installed off Queensland in a bid to improve water quality on the Great Barrier Reef and thwart the spread of a destructive starfish.
Pastoralists and traditional owners in fear of fracking
Traditional owners and Rallen Australia, which owns cattle stations in the Beetaloo, are worried a mining company is breaching its own environmental plan.
Coastal critters at home on Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Coastal species are living and breeding on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and raising the prospect of a new kind of ecological community.
Unknown risk in plastic rubbish lining Australian coast
Three-quarters of the waste littering Australia's coastline is now plastic with authorities yet to fully assess the risk posed by the pollution.
Plastic chemicals doing untold human harm: scientists
Scientists say humans are suffering untold harm from plastics, ranging from cancer and reproductive damage to the loss of intelligence that defines humanity.
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Future coal plan requires Bravus groundwater ‘re-run’
Coal miner Bravus admits it has more work to do to ensure planned underground mining at it's Carmichael site dosen't impact nearby Doongmabulla Springs.
Killer balloons to be banned
A second state has banned the release of helium balloons, with others urged to follow suit and end the devastating toll they take on wildlife.
New way to rid water of toxic chemicals
University of Queensland researchers have worked out how to harness the power of magnets to strip toxic PFAS chemicals from contaminated water.
Adelaide rivers dump microplastics in sea
Adelaide's rivers and creeks are acting as conveyor belts for microplastic pollution and fast fashion could be a big part of the problem, a study has found.
That sinking feeling: Queensland farms need protection against gas subsidence
Queensland needs a new watchdog to assess and make determinations about the impacts of gas production subsidence on farms, a new report says.
Melbourne has the best tap water
Drinking water straight from the tap in Melbourne is a rejuvenating choice with the city taking out top honours in the Best Tasting Tap-water nationwide.
Govt urged to reject Qld gas water project
The Commonwealth government has been advised to reject a controversial coal seam gas project in Queensland, which poses risks to endangered turtle species.
Transforming Australia’s urban rivers
Polluted and neglected, the rivers that run through Australia's biggest cities are being transformed from barren drains to crucial wildlife habitats.
Microplastics major problem for Great Barrier Reef
A three year study of plastic waste in the central Great Barrier Reef area has found there is a risk to marine organisms from plastic exposure.
Plibersek hits global stage at ocean forum
Tanya Plibersek will have her first chance to demonstrate Australia's green leadership ambitions at a UN conference on ocean conservation in Portugal.
Australia backs global plastics pact
Australia and other nations have agreed to pursue a binding treaty to deal with the plastics crisis but the process is expected to be complex and contentious.