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'Zero plastic' organic foods retailer introduces disposable gloves for customers as Covid-19 prevention measureWaste
'Zero plastic' organic foods retailer introduces disposable gloves for customers as Covid-19 prevention measure
'Plastic-free shopping' chain Scoop mandates customers to wear disposable plastic gloves before entering its stores in Singapore to protect against Covid-19 contagion. The Australian firm says the measure is to reduce the threat of its business closing. -
Burning issue: Australia debates risks of logging fire-damaged forestsWhile scientists say 'salvage logging' can encourage wildfires, timber companies say removing burned trees makes forests safer.
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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.
Opinion
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Pandemic policy must be climate policy– Lockdowns cannot lead to healthy, equitable decarbonisation, but can spur changes that will. -
A Covid-19 bridge over troubled water?– Covid-19 crisis might increase demand for cleaner, safer water and more reliable and effective wastewater treatment everywhere. But success is far from guaranteed, as the pandemic is also triggering declining trust in public institutions. -
How women can power the green transition– The shift to sustainable energy gives societies a chance to tackle systemic gender discrimination. Fortunately, governments, firms, universities, and NGOs increasingly recognise the need to make the green transition more diverse and inclusive.
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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