If a future Coalition government was to bring nuclear into the mix, energy costs for residential and, especially, industrial customers would likely increase.
The first case of H5N1 bird flu was reported in Australia last week. Is the world prepared for what could lead to the next pandemic?
Australians want government to act on climate change, but not necessarily now, or in their neighbourhood. How can governments resolve this dilemma?
A suite of tools is helping scientists “taste” the properties of Antarctica’s Southern Ocean to better-understand why more heat is seeping towards the icy continent.
Do all big black holes in very massive galaxies emit radio waves? Scientists used the latest radio telescopes to find out.
Monash University’s Amelia Pearson has set sail with a team of scientists who want to find out why Earth’s strongest current is “leaking” more heat towards Antarctica.
Reaching 82% renewable energy share of the market by 2030 is admirable, but we’re underestimating how much electricity we’ll need to generate.
Proven technologies already exist to rapidly reduce methane emissions, and Australia is leading the world in developing new options – but we must act quickly.
If they can gain the support of the Senate crossbench, the Australian government’s climate change bills are expected to become law next month.
Although the clock’s running out, Australia has no agreed policymaking framework for our unique renewable energy transition issues, and little in the way of budget support.
Electricity should be a main focus, but big improvements are also needed in transport, industry, agriculture and buildings.
The rapidly-mutating SARS-CoV-2 virus is testing the resilience of the world’s responses, with some variants evolving to become more infectious, and threatening a third wave.
Artificial intelligence in all its forms will play a crucial role in the design and operation of the future carbon-free electricity grid.
Unpacking where the money’s going, and what it means for you and the post-COVID recovery.
Australia must draw on international best practice so workplaces can keep their workers and occupants safe.
Mapping the previous melting of glaciers in the Antarctic is helping researchers predict what lies ahead for the ice giants – and the wider consequences.
A passion for real-world maths has put Professor Jenni Evans inside the world’s most destructive cyclones – and at the top of her field.
A revolutionary device that captures carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere could be a game-changer in supporting the economy and lowering emissions.
From Monash to the Subantarctic and the Pilbara, Tim Ealey was a trailblazing academic and adventurer.
With the recession here, it's an opportune time for Australians to rethink their habit of buying a new item instead of repairing the old.
COVID-19’s global supply chain disruption opens the door for Australia to take more control of the lithium manufacturing process that produces electric vehicle batteries.
Sustainably-produced ammonia may eventually replace fossil fuels for most of our energy needs.
How likely is it that we'll have a relatively quick fix for COVID-19, and what are the hurdles?
Coronavirus and stimulus spending creates a golden opportunity for low-carbon transition.
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