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Approved Adani mine could open up new coal district in AustraliaOne of the world's largest coal mines has just been approved in Australia. The project, which will produce 7.7 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases over its lifetime, promises to open up an entire region to coal mining in Queensland, home to the Great Barrier Reef. -
Healthcare in world’s largest economies ‘accounts for 4%’ of global emissionsHealthcare emissions harm the planet, and this boomerangs and harms health. To escape this vicious cycle, we need more energy efficient hospitals, low-carbon medical products, and only the necessary medical procedures.
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The Philippines is not a garbage dump for rich nations, environmentalists warnAmid tensions between the Philippines and Canada over garbage sent illegally to Philippine ports six years ago, more trash shipments have arrived from Australia and Hong Kong. Activists are calling for the ratification of the Basel Convention, which prohibits plastic waste imports. But will this solve the problem? -
Eden Project seeks to 'breathe new life' into former Australian mineThe site will be turned into a series of gardens and exhibits centred around a giant lake, with the aim of teaching visitors about sustainability and ecology.
Opinion
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Whichever way you spin it, Australia’s greenhouse emissions have been climbing since 2015Carbon & Climate
Whichever way you spin it, Australia’s greenhouse emissions have been climbing since 2015
– Australian energy minister Angus Taylor says greenhouse gas emissions have gone down by 1.1 billion tonnes. Is this claim misleading? -
Australia’s vote for coal won’t matter if Chinese demand falters– Calls for climate action failed to convince voters but that doesn’t mean Australia’s exports are safe, writes climate researcher Kate MacKenzie. -
Explainer: Kyoto carry-over credits and carbon offsets– Carry-over credits and carbon offsets are hot topics in Australia's elections–but what do they actually mean?
Videos
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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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Creating a better world: The Eco-Business story– An independent media organisation in a tough industry, Eco-Business has striven to be Asia Pacific’s go-to source for all things sustainable business. To mark our seventh birthday, we've put together a video about our work and how we define purposeful journalism.
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