Environment
‘Drowning continent’: Study confirms Perth coastline’s complex history
A new Curtin University study investigating the complex evolution of two iconic Western Australian landmarks, has traced their transformation over…
Fellowships to share Curtin’s green expertise internationally
Curtin University is taking Western Australia’s globally renowned sustainability strengths to the world, inviting members of the Bangladesh Ministry of…
Researchers use cutting-edge carbon capture tech to create a cleaner future
Curtin University continues to lead the shift towards a more environmentally friendly future, entering a three-year, multimillion-dollar agreement with carbon…
New study investigates climate change-driven heat and suicide risk in Australia
New Curtin University-led research has revealed around 0.5 per cent, or approximately 260, suicide deaths in Australia over a two-decade…
Curtin hosts international symposium to address urban warming
Leading climate researchers and policymakers from across Southeast Asia will come together for an international symposium at Curtin University this…
No bull: How creating less-gassy cows could help fight climate change
A Curtin University study has revealed breeding less-flatulent cows and restoring agricultural land could significantly reduce rising methane emission levels,…
Climate change will see Australia’s soil emit CO2 and add to global warming
New Curtin University research has shown the warming climate will turn Australia’s soil into a net emitter of carbon dioxide…
Gen Z’s climate anxiety is real and needs action — for everyone’s wellbeing
New Curtin University research has shown Australian young people have major concerns about climate change, which is having a significant…
Thermal vision shows endangered numbats feel the heat of warming climate
Curtin University research using thermal imaging of numbats in Western Australia has found that during hot weather the endangered animals…
Curtin researcher crowned Young Tall Poppy Scientist of the Year
Curtin University geoscientist Dr Hugo Olierook from the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences and the John de Laeter Centre…