/environment/ en /environment/news/list/2024/11/28/new-arc-research-funding-over-19m-in-support-for-projects-led-by-members-of The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced funding outcomes for new projects in their Discovery Scheme that aim to advance Australia's knowledge and contribute to a wide range of scientific, environmental, and social benefits. November 28 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/28/new-arc-research-funding-over-19m-in-support-for-projects-led-by-members-of /environment/news/list/2024/11/27/the-environment-impact-of-wind-farms-in-queensland As renewable energy continues to expand across Queensland, with 64 wind farm projects at various stages, concerns about the environmental impact are front and center. The recent approval of the Stony Creek Wind Farm in Queensland has sparked debate about the balance between clean energy and the preservation of local wildlife. November 27 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/27/the-environment-impact-of-wind-farms-in-queensland /environment/news/list/2024/11/06/daff-timber-testing-trial-reveals-urgent-need-for-stronger-illegal-logging The results of the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s (DAFF) recent timber testing trial have highlighted critical gaps in the traceability and legality of timber products entering the Australian market. The trial tested 146 timber products from 39 distinct species using advanced scientific techniques such as DNA analysis and stable isotope testing. Shockingly, 25% of the products tested showed inconsistencies with declared species or origin. November 06 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/06/daff-timber-testing-trial-reveals-urgent-need-for-stronger-illegal-logging