Environment

‘Huge Lack of Consideration’: Can We Reverse Australia’s Plastic Pollution Before It’s Too Late?

Eleven million tonnes of plastic pollution sits on the ocean floor. Can the damage be reversed before it’s too late? […]

WA’s ‘longest and most intense’ marine heatwave killed coral across 1,500km stretch

The “longest, largest and most intense” marine heatwave ever recorded in Western Australia has killed coral throughout an area that […]

An underwater observatory keeping the pulse of the Southern Ocean for nearly 30 years yields fresh results

In a world affected by climate change, the Southern Ocean plays an outsized role. It absorbs up to 40% of […]

RMIT’s environmental science follows nature’s lead

From floating wetlands and biodegradable scaffolds to groundbreaking work on plastic pollution, micropollutants, and blue carbon, RMIT researchers are pioneering […]

Additional support for Indigenous rangers protecting Great Barrier Reef, competition opens for national sector

Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers protecting the future of the Great Barrier Reef have received millions in funding to continue […]

Australia furthers environmental leadership with investments for globally-recognised wetlands

24 July 2025 Joint media release with Minister for Environment and Water, Murray Watt. The Albanese Government is investing $2.25 […]

Setting the standard: Science helps deep-sea mining decision-makers assess environmental risks and viability

As deep-sea mining gains momentum, scientists are playing a key role with rigorous, independent advice to ensure that if mining […]

How to reduce your food footprint: if it’s better for you, it’s better for the planet

Curbing waste, eating a plant-rich diet and limiting ultra-processed food (and sadly, coffee and chocolate) will dramatically reduce your carbon […]

Turning tyres to treasure with Vortair

Globally, the issue of tyre waste is substantial and growing. Each year, about one billion tyres reach the end of […]