Environment/Science
Australia could soon see megadroughts that last for more than 20 years, according to new modelling from The Australian National University (ANU) and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes. more
Australian scientists developing 1st movable hydrogen generator

Canberra: Scientists from Australia's national research agency have launched a project to develop the country's first portable green hydrogen generator.

Australia: Groundbreaking decision creates pathway for climate justice on Torres Strait Islands

New York: The UN Human Rights Committee found on Friday that Australia’s failure to adequately protect indigenous Torres Islanders against climate change impacts, has violated their ...

Australian govt lists Koalas as endangered species

Canberra/UNI/Xinhua: The Australian government has officially listed the iconic Koala as an endangered species.

China is the biggest generator of plastic waste: Study

Melbourne: An Australian study has unveiled that China is the biggest generator of plastic waste.

State of emergency declared amid bushfire threat to Australian capital

Canberra/Xinhua: Authorities have declared a bushfire state of emergency in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

National science body to aid Australian recovery from bushfire crisis

Canberra/Xinhua: Australia's national science body will be called up to help the nation recover from devastating bushfires.

Climate denial wastes time amid Australian bushfire crisis: official

Canberra/Xinhua: Australia's science minister has said that people arguing over the existence of climate change and its impact on bushfires are wasting time.

Australian PM open to increasing emissions reduction target in response to bushfires

Canberra/Xinhua: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday that the government's emissions targets need to "evolve."

Australia wildfires: 'Mega blaze' may hit parts of the nation on Friday

Sydney: Australian authorities have said that two bushfires that are currently ravaging the nation might merge to form a "mega blaze"  on Friday, media reports said.