by Matilda Meikle | Oct 11, 2024 | Environment
While demand for steel continues to soar, progress on efficiency and clean production methods has slowed notably. According to Create Digital, steel production is now the most carbon-intensive industry in the world, making up around 11 percent of global carbon...
by Matilda Meikle | Jan 30, 2024 | Environment
Experts are concerned as illegal fishing of sea cucumbers in northern Australia continues to impact the marine environment. Sea cucumbers are fished illegally on the Rowley Shoals in northern West Australia. Without serious regulation, the continued harvesting of...
by Matilda Meikle | Nov 24, 2023 | Agriculture
Major leaders in Australia’s hemp industry are calling for new legislation to promote growth in this mostly untapped market. In October 2023, Legalise Cannabis MLC Jeremy Buckingham hosted an event at NSW Parliament House to discuss the future of the hemp industry in...
by Matilda Meikle | Nov 20, 2023 | Environment, Technology
A new report has revealed the potential of Australia’s battery manufacturing industry. The report, released by the independent think tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE), suggests that investing in Australia’s battery manufacturing could increase trade and clean-energy...
by Matilda Meikle | Oct 3, 2023 | Science
Hearing Australia is emphasising the need for all Australians to protect themselves against noise-induced hearing loss. According to experts, more than 65 percent of farmers between the ages of 17 and 75+ suffer from hearing loss. Additionally, young men with trade...
