Science
Nature-lovers rejoice: South Australia says no to mining in wilderness
In a big win for environmentalists, the South Australian Premier has banned mining in the Arkaroola wilderness region. But while......
Farmers speak up on food crisis
Australian farmers are faced with a dilemma – agricultural production must increase steadily over the next few decades to meet......
Carbon stoush heads to coal country
The Australian Coal Association has begun rolling out an advertising campaign in selected regions around Australia. They’re targeting regions where......
Farmers draw battle lines on coal seam gas in NSW
How would you feel if you were a farmer coming home from a hard day’s work, only to find out,......
Genetically modified food: the wrong path for Australia?
Greenpeace’s radical action in destroying genetically modified wheat crops being trialled by the CSIRO in Canberra has catapulted the issue......
Carbon tax package: Indigenous Land Use
A major focus of the Government’s plan is Land Use – with new Biodiversity and Carbon Farming programmes aiming to......
Astronomy – The Green Science
We hear a lot about pollution on Earth, and how it is affecting our environment, but what about pollution in......
Oceans and Climate Change
Dr Trevor McDougall is an oceanographer with the CSIRO and the recipient of the Prince Albert Medal for his work......
How ash clouds disrupted thousands and cost millions
The last year has seen massive disruption of flights around the world, not because of any man made issue, but......
Genetically modified wheat – should human trials go ahead
Non-profit group GENE ENTHICS accuses CSIRO of public relations stunt, following reports they’re pushing for human trials on genetically modified......