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Friday 20 September 2024
After 20 years of evidence on plastic pollution, it is now time to act
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UOW biologist wins international photography competition
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Global warming trumps 1,800 years of cooling
Scientists find man-made global warming has triggered a reversal of natural ocean cooling.Â
Developing advanced steels for a green nuclear-powered future
A UOW researcher is working on new materials that could help make green nuclear power possible.Â
Power to the people: helping older Australians rethink energy efficiency
A Study of energy use among low-income older people has revealed they are being thrifty in their energy use, but with potential health and wellbeing costs.
Air pollution under the microscope in Sydney’s west
Study will help in understanding and managing urban air pollution in Sydney's rapidly growing western suburbs.Â
If you don’t like looking at wind farms, why not build them at sea?
Pushing wind farms offshore would seem to circumvent the main objections to wind turbines on land whilst enabling the renewable energy sector an opportunity to grow, writes Professor Clive Schofield.
Researchers call for rethink of shark hazard management
The majority of ocean-users in Western Australia oppose shark nets, drumlines and culling, a new study has found.