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.
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.