waste

Enjoy these stories?

Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

We’ve all heard about climate change’s effect on our planet, but what about its catastrophic impact on human health?

Many elections, many consequences

With a vast number of citizens around the world voting for leaders and legislatures this year, much will depend on their trust in the electoral

Time to defend science under attack

In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

Floating reactors ready to set sail but regulations need to catch up

Russia’s experience has shown that the technology can help in reducing carbon emissions but making it widely available will take time.

(more…)

Small reactors don’t add up as a viable energy source

Nuclear energy has been declining in importance as a source of power and SMRs will not reverse that.

(more…)

The nuclear debate powers ahead

Navigating expanded nuclear power generation will require stronger and better safeguards while making sensible use of new technologies.

(more…)

To go nuclear, the public must be onboard

Surveys over the past decade show that nuclear energy as an energy option is being increasingly accepted in Indonesia.

(more…)

Changing the climate of festivals starts small

While Australia’s festival scene awaits federal support, there are some in-house changes to improve its relationship with the environment.

(more…)

Out of step: Why sneakers and sportswear still lag on sustainability

Sportswear, athleisure and sneakers are big business. But they depend on fossil fuel-based materials, and recycling them is particularly tricky.

(more…)

We don’t know enough about the high seas to protect them

Beyond any country’s jurisdiction, relatively little is known about the high seas and the life it contains. As high sea activities ramp up that needs to change.

(more…)

It’s time to stop worrying about Fukushima’s wastewater

Releasing treated wastewater directly into the ocean from the Fukushima nuclear plant sounds dangerous, but going below the surface reveals the full story.

(more…)

Fishermen never had a say in Fukushima water release

Fukushima’s fishers have constantly been the last to know about decisions which directly impact their livelihoods and way of life. That needs to change.

(more…)

Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles

Whether microplastic particles cause long-term damage is uncertain but reducing our exposure to them will be wise.

(more…)

We ingest plastics every minute of the day

There is no escape from them as they are in the air we breathe and in the everyday products we use.

(more…)

About Us

More

Stay up to date

Enjoy these stories?

Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

Floating reactors ready to set sail but regulations need to catch up

Small reactors don’t add up as a viable energy source

The nuclear debate powers ahead

To go nuclear, the public must be onboard

Changing the climate of festivals starts small

Out of step: Why sneakers and sportswear still lag on sustainability

We don’t know enough about the high seas to protect them

It’s time to stop worrying about Fukushima’s wastewater

Fishermen never had a say in Fukushima water release

Why we should not reuse plastic water bottles

We ingest plastics every minute of the day

Enjoy these stories?

About

Our Policies

For journalists & newsrooms

For researchers

For non-media organisations