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.

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.

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