Noah’s arks plan too narrow for ecologists
Conservationists and ecologists have welcomed a government plan to prevent the loss of any more species but say it's too narrow and won't be enough on its own.
environmental issue
Australia’s next step on forever chemicals
The federal government has just released a new draft plan to manage so-called forever chemicals but some say not enough is being done to turn off the source.
SA lets the fruit fly dogs out
South Australia has deployed the nation's first fruit fly detector dogs in a bid to quickly contain outbreaks.
Weed killer detected in Australian urine
A study has found eight per cent of urine samples collected from a group of Australians contain a common weed killer, while farmers spraying it had high levels.
Sustainability high in Aust minds: Woolies
Australian consumers 'give a damn' about sustainability and even more so than two years ago, a major retailer has warned business leaders.
Koalas at risk of extinction, experts warn
Koalas are under threat and could eventually disappear due to urban expansion, loss of habitat, disease and climate change, wildlife experts claim.
Ex-CSIRO chair tempers green hydrogen hype
The amount of renewable energy needed to make hydrogen is huge and questions remain about whether it will become a key export, a former chair of the CSIRO says.
agriculture
arable farming
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
livestock farming
New push to limit PFAS farm contamination
The federal government has proposed new limits to protect Australian farms from being further contaminated with so-called forever chemicals.
Qld announces $766m wind farm project
A Queensland wind farm, billed as Australia's largest publicly owned project, will feature up to 150 turbines and potentially power 230,000 homes.
Seismic Santos tests may hurt koala trial
Seismic tests planned by mining company Santos could compromise important research on a vaccine to help endangered koalas survive the ravages of chlamydia.
Call for global research into reef fish
Climate change has had a massive impact on Australian reef fish populations, prompting scientists to call for a global approach to research.
Stranded pilot whales rescued in Tasmania
Almost 200 stranded pilot whales have died on Tasmania's West Coast, but 32 survivors have been returned to the ocean.
Queensland Government approves hydrogen corridor
Queensland has inked an agreement with three of Korea's largest conglomerate groups to build a green energy export corridor in the state's north.
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crime, law and justice
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environmental issue
indigenous people
oil and gas - downstream activities
Tiwi Islanders win landmark court case
A traditional owner has been successful in a legal bid over a regulator's decision to allow Santos to drill eight wells in a gas field off the Tiwi Islands.
Horror-film moth a killer at navigation
The moth that had a horrifying cameo role in The Silence of the Lambs cult classic has shed new light on the mysteries of long-haul insect migrations.
Race to save Antarctica’s sleeping giant
The world's largest ice sheet is called a 'sleeping giant' for good reason and Australian scientists say the race is on to prevent a horrible awakening.
Major plant find could boost food security
Australian scientists have discovered a natural mechanism that should help plant breeders engineer food crops that are better able to withstand climate change.
Coral makes comeback on Great Barrier Reef
Coral is making a comeback across much of the Great Barrier Reef but the record resurgence could be quickly undone, scientists warn.
The communities fighting for their health
The National Rural Health conference has heard of many communities that have fought to boost their own local health services, including Mallacoota in Victoria.
Liberal MP to cross the floor and vote for Labor’s climate change bill
The Greens and a Liberal backbencher have signalled support for the federal government's climate change bill after Labor agreed to a series of amendments.
Parliament to debate climate change bill
The Greens will reveal their stance on the federal government's climate change bill, which will be debated by MPs in the lower house on Wednesday.
Qld koala boost after research cash swap
The Queensland government will provide more protection for koalas on the Gold Coast after money earmarked for a research centre was spent on a rollercoaster.
Quoll patrol makes awesome find in Qld
An ecologist who tracks endangered spotted-tailed quolls for a living hopes the species might be staging a slow return in a fire-ravaged national park.
Hidden ‘sponges’ may up Antarctic ice loss
Geological formations that hold vast amounts of groundwater under Antarctica's ice sheet could be causing it to shrink more quickly, a new study suggests.
Minister flags biodiversity credits scheme
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has flagged her support for a new biodiversity credits scheme to help arrest Australia's shocking environmental decline.
No answers on Qld coal mine water dealings
Questions about dealings between the Bravus mining operation in central Queensland and state government-owned corporation Sunwater have gone unanswered.
Shark nets take toll on threatened species
About a fifth of the 376 marine animals caught in NSW shark nets last season were threatened species, a government report has revealed.
Salad on menu for whale sharks off WA
Whale sharks have displaced the Kodiak bear as the world's biggest omnivore after Aussie researchers discovered they like a bit of salad with their krill.
Environment shock also warning for humans
Australians must understand this week's grim report about the state of the environment is also a report about them, a leading environmental health expert says.
Vic demands urgent plan amid gas shortage
Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio has called on AEMO to ensure minimal storage levels are maintained at national gas facilities amid a looming crisis.
conservation
endangered species
environmental issue
environmental politics
environmental pollution
global warming
nature
Plibersek’s plan to fix sick environment
Australians have been promised a radical overhaul of environmental laws after a shocking report on the state of the country's natural assets.