Environmental Health

A mouse once presumed extinct in New South Wales has been tracked down in the west of the state, much to the surprise of ecologists.

There are fears for the lasting success of the household food and garden waste program due to widespread contamination, but there are solutions being trialled.

Ahead of tonight's premiere of War On Waste, host Craig Reucassel, eco stylist Nina Gbor and scientist Veena Sahajwalla answer your recycling questions, bust myths, and provide the inspiration to take action.

Brenton Lovering and Mat Usher were shocked by the amount of plastic thrown out in health care. Their Tasmanian pilot program is aiming to change that.

A small sticker that uses UV light to indicate when contaminated water is safe for drinking is revolutionising life for villagers in South-East Asia.

Families are turning to backyard fire pits for warmth and entertainment, but it is not sparking a warm, cosy feeling for surgeons dealing with severe burn injuries, and a health researcher with concerns about air pollution.

Cadia Valley Operations says the NSW mine has breached clean air rules but maintains public health is not at risk.

WA's environmental watchdog looks for the cause of an engine oil spill that is killing and harming birds in Perth's southern waterways.

This toxic waste dump in Victoria contained everything from PFAS to asbestos — and even cash and a dog wrapped in a mattress — buried in 32 locations, some the size of AFL fields. Now $40 million later, the clean-up is almost complete.

A council in Adelaide's inner suburbs is considering making a cool refuge available for its residents on hot days. It comes as a disaster resilience expert warns other councils must start considering similar initiatives. 

Authorities are trying to determine the source of an oil spill affecting seabirds that are being pulled from waterways in Perth's south "waterlogged" and "starving".

Australia has a long way to go to becoming one of the world's great recycling nations. Here's what we could learn from other countries.

We have a a 70 per cent chance of an El Niño developing this summer — and it's bad timing with Australians facing possibly supply disruptions and more volatile energy prices, write Dylan McConnell and Iain MacGill.

The Hunter Valley waterway has been closed to fishing, swimming, and skiing since 2016 when the deadly amoeba was detected, likely thriving in the comfortable warm water discharged by the Liddell power station.

Children and staff at the schools are being offered bottled water and free blood tests after lead contamination was detected in drinking water supplies.

Forty-five medical specialists, supported by federal independent MP Monique Ryan, have outlined their concerns of both the direct and indirect health risks of fracking in a letter addressed to the NT Chief Minister.

High levels of metals like lead, nickel and selenium were found in the blood and water of residents living near a NSW mine, prompting a deadline to reduce pollution. 

An independent review conducted to find out if current laws have adequate compliance powers and appropriate penalties has made several recommendations.

The federal government has reached a $22 million settlement over PFAS contamination relating to the community's ability to live on or conduct cultural activities on its land.

NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles was followed by anti-fracking protestors while running 25km in the outback West Macs Monster event.

The EPA says it is concerned that Cadia Valley Operations is failing to meet its obligations following reports from residents that dust rising from its mine near Orange in NSW is contaminating their water and making their kids sick.

As a nationwide plastic export ban is temporarily lifted, there's concern about a lack of onshore recycling facilities in Australia. But it's inspiring some businesses to find solutions, turning plastic bottle lids into designer products.

A forum hears the WA government's approach to fire management is outdated, with concerns about the medical and environmental harm caused by prescribed burning techniques.    

Greg Semple believes the toxic chemicals from a nearby Royal Australian Air Force base are behind the total collapse of his hatchery, but he still hasn't received any word about whether he will be compensated.

ACT Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment Dr Sophie Lewis has called on the ACT Government to set a date for a ban on wood heaters, like it has done for gas.