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A new report released by the Australia Institute is urging the Tasmanian government to produce a State of the Environment report. The Tasmanian Planning Commission has failed to produce these reports since 2009 because of a lack of funds. The Commission announced they will release their latest report in 2024. The report called Get Your …
Veterinarians and health professionals have rallied in Canberra this morning to urge the government to withdraw support for a massive gas field. The gas field is located in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Basin. There has been concerns for fossil fuel dependence in that region which is predicted to lead to extreme weather events and impact …
The Victorian government’s move towards a greener future is positive, with the new announced ban on gas appliance in new homes from the start of next year. The ban comes after the rising cost of gas bills and the governments need to reduce emissions and meet target. While the immediate impact on the electricity grid …
First Nations communities are being encouraged to share their knowledge with STEM researchers in a new initiative aimed at addressing underrepresented issues. The National Indigenous Innovation Challenge, hosted by Monash University, aims to support traditional Indigenous knowledge with STEM research to identify issues in First Nations communities and find sustainable solutions. Program lead and proud …
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On the wake of World Environment Day, new research released warns that as global temperatures rise deadly coral diseases are spreading and could become a common problem for reefs worldwide by the next century. The study analysed coral health and disease, linking them to ocean temperature records. Coral disease has tripled in the past 25 …
With the rise in electric car use, it’s safe to say our environment is better off … right? According to new research from Swinburne University, that might not entirely be the case. They’ve done the work, by digging into the inner layers of electrical vehicles to see how sustainable their components really are. Associate Professor …
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An earthquake in Sunbury in Melbourne’s western suburb has shaken thousands of residents on Sunday night. The earthquake was reported to be the size of 3.8 magnitude and has not resulted in reported damage. We spoke to Senior Seismologists from Geoscience Australia, Phil Cummins, on how common earthquakes are in Victoria. Image: Geoscience Australia: Earthquake …
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Climate change is a hot topic featuring heavily in the media, government election campaigns, corporate sustainability plans, and of course from environmental organisations. But what does climate change mean for Australian households? Dr Harpreet Singh Kandra is a research and education professional in environmental engineering, with Federation University, and a community leader, awarded the Cardinia …