Pollution
Gulf of Carpentaria’s pollution rates on the rise
The Gulf of Carpentaria has become home to some of the highest densities of rubbish in the world. Dhimurru rangers......
‘Smoking’ up the Earth’s atmosphere
Data from the World Health Organisation’s Global Ambient Air Quality Database has detected that the Earth’s atmosphere is deteriorating. More......
Single use plastic use still an issue, despite steps in the right direction
Plastic bags have long been an environmental nuisance, with excessive consumption creating havoc to the ecosystem. Western Australia and Queensland......
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......