From Buzzword to Movement Sustainable fashion isn’t just trending — it’s transforming the industry. What used to be a niche concern is now a full-blown movement, driven by consumers who want more than fast fashion’s cheap thrills and environmental hangover. Globally, the sustainable fashion market was worth USD $8.1 billion […]
Environment
In a Brisbane warehouse tucked behind high-rise apartments and traffic jams, the unmistakable scent of basil and a splash of purple radish mark a quiet agricultural revolution — not in the bush, but in a balcony. University of Queensland PhD student Thi Thanh Nhan An is redefining what it means […]
A series of wildfires in Los Angeles County have caused widespread devastation in California, including at least 24 deaths and the destruction of more than 12,000 homes and structures. Thousands of residents have been evacuated, and the danger isn’t over yet. Some estimates have put the cost of the damage and economic loss at […]
It is very difficult to take Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s nuclear announcement seriously. His proposal for seven nuclear power stations is, at present, legally impossible, technically improbable, economically irrational and environmentally irresponsible. Given the repeated community objections to much more modest nuclear proposals, such as storage of low-level radioactive waste, there is almost […]
In his latest foray into the climate change debate, Peter Dutton has sown fresh confusion around the opposition’s policy, whether intentionally or by failing to spell out what he means. It’s yet more frustration for potential investors in the energy and other clean industry sectors who crave greater certainty about […]
In a significant development for small island nations threatened by rising seas, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) has found greenhouse gases constitute marine pollution. The tribunal handed down a unanimous advisory opinion this week in its first climate-related judgement. It declared countries must take measures to combat […]
Is sustainable dining the way of the future? The launch of Future Trails by Canadian outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx may hold the answer. This innovative project, developed in partnership with Melbourne’s sustainable material studio Other Matter and Tasmanian food innovator Rough Rice, introduces the world’s first sustainable, nutritious trail food […]
Bushfires recently broke out in western Victoria during a day of extreme weather conditions across the state. Although authorities have reported the situation is easing, emergency services continue to fight blazes in the Grampians National Park around the towns of Bellfield and Pomonal. While the air quality in Australia is generally good, events […]
Plastic pollution is a menace worldwide. Plastics are now found in every environment on the planet, from the deepest seas to the atmosphere and human bodies. Scientific evidence describing harm to the environment and humans is growing. Hence, the United Nations has resolved to negotiate a legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution. Strategies to achieve this goal include provisions […]
