Air Pollution

Workers at a major Melbourne train station are furious they've been exposed to high levels of pollution over the last decade — and they've accused industry superfunds of being part of the problem.

After a couple of years working at Southern Cross Station, elevator mechanic David Holmes says he struggled to exercise, was constantly tired and realised his skin was turning yellow.

Data on 40 different insect species across 19 countries points towards pollinators and beneficial predator species experiencing an almost 40 per cent drop in productivity.

The Pathway to Clean Indoor Air in Victoria could speed up the end of the current pandemic and help us prepare for the next one. But improving indoor air quality won't just bring health benefits — it could also boost businesses' bottom lines.

There are concerns the NT government is not monitoring the health impacts of a large increase in toxic chemicals — linked to cancer and respiratory problems — from Inpex's Ichthys LNG facility, operating on Darwin's harbour.

About 4 billion tonnes of goods are delivered across the country each year, mostly by road, but one train can carry the same freight as 54 trucks. So why doesn't more freight go by rail?

WA is expected to hit a new record for greenhouse gas emissions this year, and has no chance of reaching net zero by 2050 unless it changes tack, a government-commissioned report reveals.

A record-breaking heatwave that swept through parts of Asia has killed dozens of people, shut schools and damaged crops — and although governments have issued practical warnings about heat stroke, experts say the risk of sunburn is less severe.

Following protests in France, Australian residents are also out to stop waste-to-energy proposals for their towns as governments seek solutions to Australia's growing rubbish-management problem. 

Dust from North Africa has blown across the Mediterranean covering Athens and parts of southern Greece.

Bob Horsfall thought the fight was over after the proposal near his Boyanup property was rejected last year, but a revised plan is being reviewed, renewing his concerns about silica dust.

The new standards will avoid more than 7 billion tonnes of planet-warming carbon emissions during the next three decades and provide nearly $151 billion in annual net benefits, according to the EPA — but they could be rolled back if Donald Trump is returned to office.

Scientists say a failure by authorities to install extractor fans at Southern Cross Station has exposed people to avoidable health harms.

Data detailing the air quality at Melbourne's Southern Cross Station has been released for the first time. It shows nitrogen dioxide levels in parts of the station have regularly been more than 90 times the guidelines set by the World Health Organization.

Melbourne's Southern Cross Station is a gateway for commuters and visitors to the city, but experts say secret data shows the air quality poses a health risk to workers and passengers.

The Resilient Lady is a billion-dollar ship that has been offering adult-only cruises in Australia this summer. But its visits to Hobart have left residents concerned about the plumes of smoke belching from its funnels.

Musicians Grey Filastine and Nova Ruth have lived and performed on the 70-tonne steel schooner, the Arka Kinari, since 2019.

What should we really expect if Australia finally does introduce fuel efficiency standards? What could it cost us upfront when buying new cars? And how much could we save later in lower fuel bills, asks Peter Martin.

The federal government will introduce laws that will set fuel efficiency standards on new cars being sold in Australia.

Tasmanian authorities unable to contain a toxic chemical leak at a waste management facility in Spreyton will instead truck the chemical drums back to the mine site they came from and bury them.