Edible takeaway cups and library-style mug-borrowing schemes are on the menu at a growing number of cafes as possible solutions to Australia’s addiction to plastic convenience. Key points: Victoria’s ban on single-use plastics will come into effect on February 1 The legislation covers plastic straws, plates and other items, but not coffee cups Eateries are … Read more
As Summer sizzles on, parts of the country will soon be shivering in thunderstorms and rain. NSW/ACT A severe weather warning is currently in place for residents of the Central Tablelands and northeastern NSW, as the possibility of damaging winds, large hail and heavy rainfall is predicted. Over the weekend, the south and far west … Read more
The Colorado River wraps around Horseshoe Bend in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Page, Arizona. Rhona Wise | Afp | Getty Images States dependent on the drought-stricken Colorado River are increasingly looking toward desalination as a way to fix the river’s deficit and boost water supplies across the western US The search for … Read more
Rubble pile asteroid Itokawa. Image: JAXA Rubble pile asteroids are more common and durable than previously thought, according to new research. The scientists behind the study say this could pose a problem for the planetary defense measurees. But there may be reason for optimism, given recent insights gleaned from NASA’s successful DART mission to deflect … Read more
Most Australians are pretty good at sorting their waste into paper, plastic, glass and organics – but what’s the point of recycling? Doesn’t it just all end up in landfill anyway? Not quite – but the recycling system is far from perfect. Not all recyclables are equal Did you know that it’s easier to recycle … Read more
Wet and stormy weather is forecast to lash multiple states this week, with wild conditions refusing to take a break for the Australia Day public holiday. WA Tropical Cyclone Freddy is likely to develop in Western Australia on Saturday, bringing damaging wind gusts and significant rainfall totals. If the cyclone does develop, it could bring … Read more
The OrbAstro ORB-50 satellite platform will host a variety of instruments needed to evaluate the target asteroid from a distance. Illustration: Intuitive Machines AstroForge has announced an ambitious commercial mission to observe a distant asteroid—an important step for the California startup as it strives to become the world’s first deep space mining company. AstroForge seeks … Read more
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says the city’s controversial single-use cup fee will be gone by this summer. Sim made the comments during his first ‘state of the city’ address to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade on Tuesday. “Everyone here in Vancouver loves the environment, but we can make a distinction between things that are … Read more
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says the city’s controversial single-use cup fee will be gone by this summer. Sim made the comments during his first ‘state of the city’ address to the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade on Tuesday. “Everyone here in Vancouver loves the environment, but we can make a distinction between things that are … Read more
Could there be gold buried underneath the historic town of Daylesford? Key points: Ballarat-based mining company Red Rock Australasia has been granted a gold exploration license It will conduct low impact exploration activities to determine whether there is gold under an area near Daylesford Some residents are concerned about noise and long-term effects on the … Read more
