Environmental and Sustainability News
Physicists say the universe could be explained without dark energy.
Bin deal made with states
State and federal environment ministers have agreed on measures to harmonise recycling practices.
DNA origins detailed
The universal genetic code may have evolved differently than scientists long believed.
Doubt thrown on NSW logging
The New South Wales native logging industry is facing a critical review of its future.
Ancient hook-up unravelled
Humans and Neanderthals appear to have mixed more recently than scientists once thought.
Path opens for lab-grown quail
Draft standards for assessing lab-grown meat have been proposed, beginning with cell-cultured quail meat.
Nuclear plan lands
The Coalition’s nuclear energy plan promises billions in savings - but skips the fine print.
Agencies link for summer risks
Water agencies are working to safeguard the Menindee Lakes and lower Darling-Baaka as warmer weather increases risks to water quality, fish health, and supply.
Body heat tapped for power
Queensland engineers are looking to power wearable devices with body heat.
Victoria seeks gas feedback
Victoria is looking for public feedback on its plan to get gas out of homes.
Renewable push hits new peak
The Albanese government has outlined the successful projects in Australia’s largest renewable energy tender.
MDBA gift issues exposed
A review has found the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s gift policies are well written but poorly followed.
H5N1 twist tested
One mutation could turn H5N1 from livestock nuisance to a potential human pandemic.
Big funds for rare earths hub
The Australian Government has put up $475 million to develop the Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery in Western Australia.
Nuclear low in CSIRO ranking
A CSIRO report again shows renewables are a far cheaper option than nuclear.