Environment

Standard materials like concrete and steel allow us to build fast, cheaply and at scale. They also have huge environmental impacts. It’s time for the circular revolution

As Sir David Attenborough turns 100, we reflect on what makes him the world's most beloved conservation communicator and why his greatest lesson is making us care about the vanishing natural world

Recent environmental reforms have left the door open for new standards that ensure meaningful engagement with Traditional Owners

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a software tool. It has become the world’s most demanding construction client – with some concerning implications

The second-term Albanese government will be under strong international and domestic pressures to step up its efforts to decarbonise the economy. It has the numbers, so will it happen?

To stop deforestation for agricultural use, we need to transform the way we produce and consume food

Despite the deluge of bleak environmental news, here are some examples of the positive climate progress we have made

Glitter microplastics are commonly found in sewage sludge and wastewater, but a new sustainable glitter made from plant cellulose has been developed and has no impact on the environment

Frogs are a vital but endangered part of Australia’s ecosystems. You can help protect them in your neighbourhood

Understanding ‘tobacco tactics’ can help fight the global plastic waste crisis, because the reality is plastic production is growing faster than we can recycle it