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Cable route surveys to begin for Australia-Singapore solar sharing projectThe seafloor survey will have low environmental impact, said developer Sun Cable. The project, which will feature the world’s largest solar farm and longest sub-sea cable connection, generated much excitement when it was announced last year. -
As Australia’s logging ‘madness’ fuels more fires, will it hasten ecosystem collapse?Carbon & Climate
As Australia’s logging ‘madness’ fuels more fires, will it hasten ecosystem collapse?
In the aftermath of the 2019-2020 Australian bushfires, logging has recommenced in the Australian state of Victoria, despite intense criticism from scientists and conservationists.
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Economic development racking up unpayable debt to nature, researchers warnIndonesia, Brazil, Australia and Mozambique do not have enough suitable land for restoration to balance damage caused by new roads, mines and plantations, study finds. -
Faced with a crisis, airlines seek delay on climate measuresThe aviation sector deserves support to recover from Covid-19, but that doesn’t mean a free pass on climate.
Opinion
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Creating economic wealth from emissions reduction – a case study of recycling– Reducing emissions does not mean destroying jobs and the economy. It means growing jobs and economic wealth in different parts of the economy. -
Where to with food waste in Australia?– Much of the food waste Australians generate is not managed responsibly, but there are things the country can, and must, do to change that. After all, any action to get food waste out of landfills is action on climate, writes Virginia Brunton of Australian environmental consultancy firm MRA. -
We can’t let coronavirus kill our cities. Here’s how we can save urban life– Temporary and tactical urbanism offers simple, low-cost solutions to make streets and other public spaces both safe and sociable during this time of physical distancing.
Videos
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Australian media outlet launches 'honest government ad' on climate change– We're screwed, claims a government parody ad, as politicians drag their heels on climate change. Taking a shot at the Australian government, the video exposes the absurdity of longstanding political inaction to address the climate crisis and puts out a not-so-subtle call for collective action.
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With this new website, rent don't buy to cut waste– Make some extra cash and reduce waste by putting your belongings to work. This online market place plugs Australians into the sharing economy.
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This robot is replanting endangered reefs with heat-resistant corals– Meet LarvalBot. She’s here to save the sea.
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Sydney makes music from ocean plastic– An advertising agency has come up with an idea to give ocean plastic a second life while turning Sydney beach-clean ups into a party.
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