Environment
Our writers investigate the latest movements in Australia’s environmental sector, covering topics such as climate change mitigationa nd renewable energy.
Agriculture.
With such an abundance of land and produce, Australia is a significant world producer of agricultural products, including wheat, wool, beef and pork.
Renewable energy accounts for more than a fifth of Australia’s electricity – a huge win for the environment and for job-seekers. Here’s why.
Heavy Helpers: 3 Finalists of the 2022 Bob Hawke Landcare Award
Introducing Dr Mary Retallack, Mr Bruce Maynard, and Mr Geoff Bassett as emerging Australian leaders in landcare projects.
Will green hydrogen replace diesel fuel?
In the not-to-distant future, green hydrogen may replace diesel fuel and nitrogen-based fertilisers – and it’s completely emission-free.
It’s time we support the Koala Protection Act
“The fate of the Koala rests in your hands” – Australian Koala Foundation calls for support to the Koala Protection Act.
Australia’s new solution to global plastic waste
Australia’s new plastics innovation hub is looking to put an end to plastic waste in the Indo-Pacific region.
The lawsuit that’s saving kangaroos
A new lawsuit against a major US sport retail brand is seeking to put an end to the illegal manufacture and sale of kangaroo-based products.
Saving Australian honeybees
A new research project by Macquarie University is hoping to save declining bee populations with an innovative probiotic solution.
Greenwashing in the business world
Companies accused of greenwashing or exaggerating their green credentials will now face scrutiny under a new investigative effort.
How pygmy-possums are being saved from extinction
Pygmy-possums are a critically endangered species, but a new project at Lithgow breeding facility is offering hope for a brighter future.
The Black Cockatoo | Matters of National Environmental Significance
Australia’s black cockatoos are in need of help and thanks to new funding, ground-breaking health and ecological research could help.
Quick foxes and even quicker cats prove no match for the Felixer
Cats and foxes are both introduced in Australia, they have continued to decimate our native wildlife and experts believe the time to act is now.
Citizen science: the future of scientific research
Citizen science is changing the way scientists collect data in Australia, improving the efficiency and accuracy of important programs.
How rabbit biocontrol is saving Australia’s native species
A new report detailing rabbit biocontrol plans has provided hope that this pest population can finally be controlled.
Pork talk
Pork has been an Australian staple for decades, and now the move towards ethical pork production is sending the industry to a whole new level
The future of macadamia farming
Hinkler Park Plantations is the first carbon positive business in the macadamia industry. And it’s all thanks to a few simple changes.
Wild about Shark Bay dolphins
The Shark Bay dolphins have been a part of the longest-running study of wild cetaceans in the Southern Hemisphere, and second in the world.
Climate Action Call as Last 7 Years Break Heat Records
A recent push for climate action in Australia comes as the last seven years were confirmed as the hottest on record.
A sustainable investing revolution for 2022
Sustainable investing is influencing everyday consumer purchase decisions about where they spend their money and it’s intriguing investors.
Flat-pack pods give wildlife a post-bushfire fighting chance of survival
Biodegradable flat-pack pods could be the difference between life and death for small critters after devastating bushfires.
Shark bites: Study explains why sharks bite humans
World-first research testing a ‘shark vision’ model on swimming patterns of humans, and seals, confirms theories why sharks bite humans.
Keeping the Varroa mite off of our Australian honey bees
A new surveillance program has been announced to monitor pest species like the Varroa mite that threaten the Australian honey bee industry.
Greater Glider population recovery efforts
Landcare Victoria and Greening Australia have begun Greater Glider population recovery efforts – to try and save this vulnerable species.
Get fertilised – recycled liquid fertiliser
With new innovations in recycling technology, batteries can now mean recycled liquid fertiliser for the agricultural community.
Removing plastic from the supply-chains
TranspiratiONal is a sprayable and biodegradable emulsion solution developed by the CSIRO to reduce plastic waste in agriculture.
Start-up asking Australians to wrap their head around plastic waste
The world is evolving around us, and the latest innovations are making the world spin faster, however, there’s one bad habit we can’t seem to lose: plastic waste.
A search for ‘super seeds’ to prevent the loss of Australian Alpine forests
Greening Australia and the Minderoo Foundation’s three-year project is helping nature adapt to a changing climate through ‘super seeds’.
Fable Food Co comes to the table
Fable Food Co is changing the way consumers think about plant-based protein, with a secret ingredient of mushrooms
This startup is changing the way Aussies drink milk
Ulu Hye is working towards a range of plant-based milk products that will do wonders for the environment (and your health).
The Aussie Climate Change Coaches: Make your Change
Make Your Change CEO Matt Heath is on a mission to make the world a better place, and his team of coaches will help you get onboard too.
Munch Cupboard – Protecting the planet starts in the pantry
From law to lunchboxes, Ann Bordignon has turned her passion into a plastic-free, planet-saving enterprise called Munch Cupboard.
Before you plant your veggie patch, read this
More than a third of the soil tested in Australian homes had unsafe levels of lead, say researchers from Macquarie University’s VegeSafe.
Scoop a Poop to save our native wildlife (and us!)
Three years and 800 samples later, the Scoop a Poop citizen science project has helped researchers find new ways to save Aussie wildlife.
How to reduce food waste – innovation and investment are key
Wondering how you can reduce food waste? First, you need to understand where it comes from and who the biggest offenders really are.
7 positive outcomes of COVID-19
The pandemic has had undeniable and horrific consequences on the world as we know it, but there are at least 7 positive outcomes of COVID-19.
Mine rehabilitation: turning barren landscapes green again
We investigate the growing importance of mine rehabilitation, speaking to three experts about new technologies bringing land back to life.
Koala care: fast-tracking wildlife treatment in bushfire season
After Australia’s most devastating wildfire season on record, Macquarie University is leading a project to improve wildlife treatment.
Meet the Aussie startup tackling our single-use plastic problem
Aussie startup Zero Co plans to remove 20,000 kilos of plastic from our oceans by changing up the way we consume everyday household products.
Australia’s solar energy sector: key trends for 2021
Karl Brown from Instyle Solar shares the key solar energy trends that will push the industry forward in Australia in 2021.
Green aluminium: the latest in micro-recycling science
A new technique uncovered by the SMaRT Centre at UNSW could see your old coffee pods turned into a game-changing green aluminium.
Coral “sexperts” are saving the Great Barrier Reef
Reef restoration on the Great Barrier Reef will reach ‘kilometre scale’ after upscaling efforts of the Coral IVF technique.
World’s bee population faces its own pandemic
As hard as Covid-19 is on humanity, take a moment to think about the European honey bee and its fight for survival against the varroa mite.
Wind farms: a bunch of hot air?
Anti-wind scaremongering by populist leaders has driven the debate against wind farms for years, but the breeze towards renewables is blowing strong.
Encouraging STEM to fight climate change
Jane Lowney, Head of Engineering and Infrastructure at recruitment firm Robert Walters, explains how encouraging young Australians into STEM careers could accelerate our efforts to mitigate climate change.
Renewables jobs heat up
Renewable energy accounts for more than a fifth of Australia’s electricity – a huge win for the environment and for job-seekers. Here’s why.
A star is spawn – Great Barrier Reef coral spawning
The Great Barrier Reef’s spectacular coral spawning offers ways to help secure its future. We speak to the man behind the movement.