Environmental News

Australia's energy transition faces a critical hurdle beyond infrastructure: regional communities are pushing back against renewable projects. Understanding local concerns is essential for scaling clean energy.

Australian home energy retrofit programs need stronger engagement strategies beyond financial incentives. Trust and clear communication are crucial for driving household decarbonisation at scale.

A new UN report confirms the world will breach the critical 1.5°C warming threshold around 2030, with profound implications for Australia's Pacific Island neighbours and climate policy.

Australian homes host thousands of native animals annually, from wombats to possums. Designing buildings with wildlife in mind offers opportunities for coexistence and ecosystem support in urban areas.

A devastating flash flood triggered by glacial instability killed over 150 people in Nepal, with experts warning that such climate-driven cascading disasters will become more frequent.

Australia's government has reversed its renewable energy requirement for new data centres, now allowing them to draw power from coal and gas. This shift could undermine climate commitments as the sector expands rapidly.

Scientists are developing edible vaccines in baits to protect iconic Australian mammals from H5N1 bird flu, inspired by Europe's successful rabies prevention programme.

New research reveals progress in reducing sediment and nutrient runoff affecting the Great Barrier Reef, offering optimism for reef health amid ongoing climate challenges.

While governments invest in cycling infrastructure and e-bike subsidies gain support, research reveals that rider confidence and safety perception are equally critical to shifting transport behaviour.

Victoria is launching the world's largest wild bird vaccination campaign, vaccinating over 5,000 little penguins against the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain spreading across Australia.