UQ scientist unlocks secret of Min Min lights A UQ neuroscientist has revealed the probable basis of a bizarre Australian Outback phenomenon that has baffled observers and scientists for centuries. The western Queensland town of Boulia has built its tourist reputation on Min Min lights, mysterious lights that seem to follow travellers for long distances. Continue Reading →
LNP puts mining profits before community health with uncovered coal The Queensland Greens say the LNP puts mining profits before community health with its refusal to demand covered coal wagons and port stockpiles. The Queensland Greens’ Senate candidate, Adam Stone said coal dust blowing into communities from the Port of Brisbane and from trains travelling Continue Reading →
Wind power surge predicted Date December 20, 2012 29 reading now Read later Peter Hannam Carbon economy editor View more articles from Peter Hannam Follow Peter on TwitterEmail Peter inShare. Pin It Email article Print Reprints & permissions . Wind farm development is likely to grow rapidly in NSW. Photo: Jay Cronan THE battle over Continue Reading →
Victoria leads nation’s population growth •by: John Masanauskas •From: Herald Sun •December 19, 201212:01AM Victoria’s population grew by almost 90,000 in 2011-12. Source: Supplied Source: Herald Sun VICTORIA had the largest population growth of any state in the past year, outstripping the mining boom states, a report says. Our state’s population grew by almost Continue Reading →
Dear Amazing Avaaz community, With 2012 almost over, I wanted to take a second to stop and reflect on this crazy, beautiful community of hope that we’ve all created together. The numbers are mind-boggling — Avaaz growth curve 17.2 million of us are getting this email today, and that number is skyrocketing — almost doubling Continue Reading →
Too big to flood? Megacities face a future of major storm risks As coastal urban areas expand, particularly in Asia, hundreds of trillions of dollars of infrastructure, industrial and office buildings, and homes are increasingly at risk from intensifying storms and rising sea levels •Share136 • • •inShare0 •Email • Bruce Stutz for Yale Environment Continue Reading →