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Unprecedented levels of forever chemicals found in dolphins and whales
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Research excellence recognised with UOW named as nation’s best in four fields
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Business and Economy, Education, Environment and Energy, Health and Medicine, Science and Technology
Sustainability Report highlights achievements on climate change, biodiversity and social equity
UOW delivering on its commitment to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Environment and Energy
Scientists reviewed 7,000 studies on microplastics
Their alarming conclusion puts humanity on notice
Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
After 20 years of evidence on plastic pollution, it is now time to act
Group of international scientists urge international plan to address the harmful impacts of microplastics
Environment and Energy
High-speed rail plans may finally end Australia’s 40-year wait to get on board
The High Speed Rail Authority has publicly outlined plans that allow for some optimism that Australia could have these trains in the late 2030s
Environment and Energy, Science and Technology
400-year temperature record shows Great Barrier Reef is facing catastrophic damage
Sea surface temperatures have reached critical levels for mass coral bleaching
Environment and Energy
'Wake-up call to humanity'
Research shows the Great Barrier Reef is the hottest it’s been in 400 years