Small growth in national forest footprint
The size of Australia’s forests grew by a little over 0.5 percent in the five years to 2021.
In its latest report, the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource
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More Australian animals added to the red list
Almost 750 Australian animals and plants are now on the endangered list after an international register updated its data.
Australian Conservation Foundation National
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Brisbane improves global sustainability ranking
Brisbane has increased its global sustainability ranking over the past 12 months.
The 2024 Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index ranks the Queensland capital as
Read more28 October 2024
Victorian AI trials on early bushfire detection
Smoke-detecting Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being trialled in Victoria in a bid to improve bushfire early warning systems.
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic)
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Changing freeze-thaw cycles crippling polar bears
More frequent thawing and refreezing in the Arctic, brought about by climate change, is leading to significant injuries to polar bears.
Scientists from the University of
Read more24 October 2024
Carbon Tax take 2. Is now the right time?
By Ross Garnaut
Australia now has a government and parliament wanting timely transition to net zero. We have a government and parliament wanting to build Australia as
Read more23 October 2024
Call for independent assessment of energy projects
Australia’s transition to net zero could be streamlined by establishing a pool of independent assessors for renewable energy projects.
An insights paper from global
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Uluru trek first to offer overnight stays in national park
A new 54km guided trek, which finishes at Uluru, is set to become one of the world’s leading desert walks.
The new Uluru-Kata Tjuta Signature Walk through World
Read more22 October 2024
Separation the key to more active transport
Three quarters of Australians support building more walking and cycling paths, prompting a call for extra investment in active transport infrastructure.
An Australia
Read more21 October 2024
Forest fire emissions explode in sensitive areas
Emissions from bush fires have more than doubled over the past 20 years, creating an environment conducive to more fires.
A new study from the University of East Anglia
Read more21 October 2024