"Forever chemicals" could be phased out in Australia under new restrictions. Here"s what you need to know
There's growing global concern about potential risks to human health and the environment from a group of industrial chemicals commonly known as PFAS, or "forever chemicals.".....»»
Former Penn State students may receive slice of $17M settlement over COVID restrictions
Former Penn State students may receive slice of $17M settlement over COVID restrictions.....»»
Minitruck, van import enthusiasts wary of potential restrictions in certain states
Kei vehicle owners voiced support for the tiny trucks and vans at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's board of directors meeting in July......»»
New filter removes chemical contaminants from water even at very low concentrations
Pharmaceuticals and personal care products pose a major environmental threat. These chemicals, found in everyday items like medicines and cosmetics, can pollute waterways, harming the plants and animals living in the waterways and the humans who use.....»»
Wild weather is costing billions of dollars and putting the future of insurance in doubt
Late winter and early spring have been marked by wild weather sweeping large parts of Australia, damaging homes and businesses and causing power outages......»»
Can we really reach net zero by 2050? A new report maps out Australia"s path in more detail than ever before
A zero-carbon mindset must "become the new normal" in Australia, according to a much-anticipated report from the federal government's independent climate advisory body......»»
Biochar doesn"t just store carbon—it stores water and boosts farmers" drought resilience
As the climate changes, large parts of southern Australia are projected to get drier. Extreme rains are also becoming more common......»»
How Surfshark VPN unlocks global streaming, shopping & browsing without leaving the couch
Get around price gouging based on IP location, local restrictions, or streaming exclusivity by country by using Surfshark VPN on your iPhone, Mac or iPad to browse as if you're anywhere in the world without leaving your couch.Surfshark VPN for iPhone.....»»
Locking up young people might make people feel safer but it doesn"t work, now or in the long term
The treatment of Australia's children and young people is back on the national agenda......»»
Industry and researchers call for action to tackle climate impact of organic, carbon-based chemicals
Industry experts and university researchers have joined together to ask the government to address the climate impact of organic, carbon-based chemicals......»»
Transport choices can make a significant difference for climate change, researchers find
Australian transport emissions are still growing. As a result, transport is expected to be our biggest-emitting sector by 2030. So, cutting transport emissions is crucial to Australia's net-zero strategy......»»
China threatens retaliation against Japan for chip restrictions
Japan introduced restrictions under pressure from US to weaken Chinese tech power......»»
Farmer suicides may rise with climate change. Is Australia prepared?
Droughts, fires, and floods can have devastating consequences for farmers' mental health......»»
Worried about your trees after the windstorms? Here are seven signs you might be at risk
Winter has ended dramatically across Australia's southern states, as fierce winds and storms usher in spring......»»
"It"s time to give up on normal": What winter"s weird weather in Australia means for the warm months ahead
Heavy winds struck south-east Australia over the weekend as a series of cold fronts moved across the continent. It followed a high fire danger in Sydney and other parts of New South Wales last week, and a fire in south-west Sydney that threatened hom.....»»
Wildfires Are Contaminating Water Supplies
Wildfires don’t just destroy forest—they can increase sediment in rivers and reservoirs, spark algae blooms, and pollute watercourses with dangerous chemicals, leaving water providers to grapple with long-term consequences......»»
One dead as storms hit Australia"s southeast
One woman has died, schools have been shuttered and tens of thousands of people were without power Monday, as wild storms lashed Australia......»»
They come from above: Here"s why magpies, magpie-larks and lapwings swoop in spring
If you live in Australia or New Zealand, the coming of spring is a mixed blessing. The days get warmer. Flowers bloom. Birds nest......»»
LGBTQI+ Australians are tired of being ignored—here"s why counting them in the census is so important
The 2026 Census presented a crucial opportunity to count the LGBTQI+ population in Australia for the first time......»»
Talk isn"t enough: Pacific nations say Australia must end new fossil fuel projects
This week, one of the world's largest fossil fuel exporters went to a meeting of island states strongly affected by human-induced climate change......»»
Labor day crowds temporarily impact local streams, research shows
Crowds flocking to rivers and streams over Labor Day weekend are doing more than cooling off and having fun. They're temporarily introducing chemicals and microscopic organisms into their local waterways, according to new research from Johns Hopkins.....»»