A plan to save Adelaide beaches and marine life from ongoing environmental damage will aim to slash pollution flowing into Gulf St Vincent by more than half. Read More
A plan to save Adelaide beaches and marine life from ongoing environmental damage will aim to slash pollution flowing into Gulf St Vincent by more than half. Read More
Plans to use household rubbish to produce electricity could come on stream within two years, with WA's environmental regulator poised to endorse the State's first so-called waste-to-energy plant. Read More
Australia and the United States are finalising an agreement to share technology and knowledge on clean and renewable energy generation.
US Secretary of State John Kerry met with Australia's Foreign Minister Bob Carr in Washington. Mr Kerry later told reporters at a joint media conference there had been progress in the dialogue on energy security.
"We both share a hope and an expectation ... (of) an opportunity for stakeholders in both of our countries to come together and explore new ideas for clean energy, renewable energy production, for modernisation of our energy infrastructures, and efforts to combat climate change,"he said. Read More
Remember the Theory of Relativity sceptics? As with the Einstein debate, the modern climate debate is based on politics and strawmen, not facts and details.
Clive Hamilton discusses how conservative media outlets promote the views of climate deniers and publish stories designed to discredit climate scientists, all with a view to defending an established order seen to be threatened by evidence of a warming globe. Read More
Nominations are now open nationally for the 2013 World Environment Day Awards.
Each year, in support of UNEP World Environment Day (June 5), the United Nations Association of Australia recognises innovative and outstanding environmental programs and initiatives from across Australia and the important work of Australian environmental leaders through its World Environment Day Awards. Read More
The forecast jump in demand for food is escalating hopes for a farmer-led boom in the Australian economy. But without nurturing our farmers, soils and landscapes now, it will be a missed opportunity. Read More
One of Australia's key research bodies which has the task of preparing the nation to handle the impacts of global warming is running out of money.
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The world's superpowers have traditionally relied on those countries rich in energy. But as the world moves to renewables, who will emerge as the new leading nations? To read more of Sara Phillip's article click here. Read More
A report released today by the leading specialist recruitment firm envirosearch, reveals that the landscape which has seen many professionals enter the environment and sustainability sector over the past decade may now be at a crossroads due to a cautious approach from the corporate sector.
The survey of over 1,000 industry professionals in 116 predominantly ASX 200 companies highlighted the threat to the environment profession, with many respondents claiming the current level of internal resourcing presents the biggest challenge moving forward. Read More