Pollution
Is a plastic-eating enzyme the pollution solution
British scientists from the University of Portsmouth lead by Professor John McGeehan have stumbled across a “super” enzyme whilst researching......
3000 deaths – mainly from vehicle emissions
This figure is higher than the Australian road toll, and is replicated thoughout all OECD countries. And the major culprit......
Should our landmarks reflect their Aboriginal history?
The Cooks River is one of Sydney’s biggest waterways. The name ‘Cooks’ recalls Captain James Cook’s voyage of discovery, landing......
Plastic Island a wake-up call for household waste
Henderson Island is an unassuming speck in the Pacific Ocean that has never been inhabited. Yet it’s still found itself as......
Coal power stations potentially falsifying figures about toxic pollution levels
An independent investigation by Environmental Justice Australia has revealed suspicious findings of potentially under-reported levels of toxic pollution from lead......
Plastic: The deadly threat to our oceans
When documentary maker Craig Leeson set out to make a film about the blue whale, what he didn’t expect to......
Linking lead to criminal minds
A new population study identifies a relationship between children being exposed to lead air pollution and the heightened chance they......
CSIRO expert warns about our dangerous love of plastic
By the year 2050, 95 per cent of sea birds will have plastic in their stomachs, according to a study......
Plastic pollution in Australian seas harming animals and humans
A report released this week shows every square-kilometre of Australia’s sea surface is polluted with 4,000 tiny pieces of plastic.......
Rising dragon China devours world environment
China’s robust economy is keeping the world’s financial markets happy and afloat but it’s taking an environmental toll on the......