Environment Archives

Turning waste into taste in the Pilbara

In a world in which examples of a circular economy are increasingly valued, one of the best – and presumably one of the tastiest – has its origins on the Burrup Peninsula outside of Karratha.

From France, via Russia and Colombia to the Pilbara, with love (and some great photos!)

If you ever wanted an indication of where a career in mining and resources can take you geographically, look no further than Laurent Trost.

Could going back-to-the-future help decarbonise mining exports?

When the Shofu Maru bulk carrier sailed into Newcastle Harbour earlier this week, it might not have appeared to be anything particularly out of the ordinary on first glance.

How the most leggy creature in history was found in a WA mining hole

It was a discovery that made headlines around the world - and even experienced scientists are still blown away by it.

‘Most people never see this’: mapping and snapping WA’s unique wilderness

There’s a certain amount of irony to the fact Kyla Pannell enjoys a job that can take her into the WA wilderness for nearly two weeks at a time and cumulatively for up to a third of the year.

August downpours spark stunning WA wildflower season

A wet end to winter hasn’t just been good for metropolitan gardens – it's helping fuel a bumper wildflower season through WA’s Mid West.

‘I didn’t know this job existed’: from famous English gardens to the Aussie bush

On face value, it’s tough to imagine two more contrasting environments than Kew Gardens in the UK and Australian bushland.

This WA forest restoration journey is 55 years in the making

Rehabilitation in mining might seem like a relatively modern concept but for Alcoa it’s an art the company has been honing in WA for the best part of 55 years.