Thai app helps reduce food waste and lower emissions
According to the most recent UN Environment Programme Food Waste Index Report, about 28 per cent of food waste is from food services. Thai-developed app Yindii is fighting to lower that statistic.
Melting of 'doomsday' glacier could mean sea level rise underestimated
The vigorous melting of the 'doomsday' glacier has been detected, which could mean global sea level rise projections are currently underestimated.
This ship is spying on what dwells beneath the ocean surface. This is what it's finding
Vaguely military in appearance — garish blue and green paint scheme notwithstanding — the vessel bristles with radar, sonar and other monitoring equipment. The object of its scrutiny has scientists worried.
Queensland researchers build device that creates electricity by consuming CO2
It's hoped the nano-generator will eventually become a new method of industrial carbon capture with the potential to significantly reduce global carbon dioxide emissions.
'Everyone should be angry' scientist says, as climate agency calls a historic global coral bleaching a tragedy
After a year of record-breaking heat, a devastating story has been playing out in the world's oceans. Scientists working along the most breathtaking reefs show what led to climate agency NOAA calling a global bleaching event for only the fourth time in history.
The Middle East is on edge after Iran attacked Israel
The Middle East is on edge as Israel weighs it options after its first ever direct attack from Iran. Now the US and other allies are working behind the scenes to prevent a regional war.
A mere 57 mega polluters produce bulk of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, new analysis shows
Just 57 mega polluters are responsible for the bulk of the world's greenhouse gas emissions and most big fossil fuel players have increased, rather than decreased, their output since the Paris Agreement in 2015, a staggering new report finds.
In this picturesque Tasmanian bay, marine scientists are bringing a once-lost habitat back to life
Tucked away in a picturesque bay on the Tasman Peninsula is a precious underwater field of giant kelp that's thriving thanks to a team of determined scientists.
The real risk behind this record-breaking autumn heatwave and what we can expect in the future
An oppressive heatwave over the south-eastern part of the country has felled temperature records and while autumn is no stranger to hot weather, experts say what we're seeing is part of a growing trend.
NASA scientists surprised by pace of Greenland glacier ice melt
A study has found that the Greenland ice sheet lost one-fifth more mass than previously estimated, which could have implications for ocean currents that regulate temperatures in Europe and North America.
Study co-author Alex Gardner said the researchers were surprised when they arrived at the final figure.
The researcher found that Greenland's ice level was relatively steady from 1985 up until 2000 and began to rapidly melt thereafter.
NSW invests billions of dollars into renewables
Contracts have been awarded for more than $4 billion, with the state wanting to reach net zero by 2050.
Himalayan glaciers are cooling down, potentially slowing down effects of climate change
The research shows that the glaciers have been cooling and drying in recent decades.
Deal struck at COP28 to reduce use of fossil fuels
While the deal has been applauded by some, others don't believe the agreement goes far enough to address climate change.
Global emissions at record highs as world continues to overspend on 'carbon budget'
New research shows global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have increased over the past year despite most of the world committing to net zero targets.
New footage captures world's largest iceberg on the move, escaping Antarctica after decades grounded
Days after scientists declared the enormous iceberg was on the move, a research team documents their "incredibly lucky" encounter with the almost 4,000-square-kilometre berg as it drifts out of Antarctica.
Fiji opposes Israel-Gaza ceasefire ahead of Pacific Islands forum
Fiji opposes Israel-Gaza ceasefire ahead of Pacific Islands forum where climate change will be top priority.
New report shows extreme heat majorly responsible for an increase in hospitalisations
The new report by the AIHW shows extreme weather hospitalisations have increased over the last decade, with extreme heat responsible for a majority of them.
Bulk of country drivers would not consider an electric car, RAA says
Two out of five South Australians would consider buying an electric vehicle (EV) and want the government to do more to encourage their uptake, according to a survey by the state's peak motoring body.
Northern NSW breathes a sigh of relief as heavy rain soaks fire grounds and brings some drought relief
Up to 100 millimetres of rain has fallen over a wide range of northern New South Wales reducing the number of fires that have been burning for days.
Forget neutrality — the soil on this farm is taking carbon out of the environment
It may look like a typical cattle paddock north of Brisbane, but this soil is doing much more than producing grass to feed the animals.
Cool reprieve for NSW after more than 100 fires burned during heatwave
The Rural Fire Service says conditions are easing in parts of NSW after more than 100 fires flared over the past three days during heatwave conditions.
'Extreme' fire danger warnings for Sydney, Hunter regions as record hot weather persists
A day after El Niño was formally declared by the Bureau of Meteorology, fire bans are in place as hot and dry conditions are forecast across New South Wales.
Antarctic mission confirms glacier melting from below
Scientists confirm fears one of the icy continent's largest glaciers is melting from beneath. as a new report shows the massive reduction in Antarctic sea ice this year is in fact the new norm.
NSW government moves to delay closure of Australia's largest coal-fired power station
The NSW government will "engage with Origin Energy" on a proposed extension of the life of Australia's largest power plant.