Environment
Life without plastic is possible - it's just very hard
Like many who aim to live plastic free, Dianna Cohen, a founder of California advocacy group Plastic Pollution Coalition, never leaves home without her eco-survival kit.
- by Steven Kurutz
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Animals
'Our little brown rat': first climate change-caused mammal extinction
A tiny island rodent, the Bramble Cay melomys, has become the first known demise of a mammal because of human-induced climate change.
- by Peter Hannam
Paris Agreement
'Woefully inadequate': Morrison government to use Paris climate short-cut
The use of carbon credits to meet Australia's Paris climate targets would be "consistent" with the current Kyoto Protocol, the Morrison government said in the strongest signal yet it plans to exploit accounting ambiguities to meet its international commitments.
- by Peter Hannam
Darling Disaster
'Shocking' lack of preparation exposed Darling River to fish kills: study
The "viability of the Darling" is at risk without urgent action, a report by the Australian Academy of Science has found.
- by Peter Hannam
Animals
Runner recalls fight to the death with mountain lion
Travis Kauffman suffocated the young animal that mauled him while he was running in the Colorado mountains.
- by Lindsey Bever
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Mining
These residents stopped a coal mine, made history and sent ripples through boardrooms around the world
A residents group stopped a mine from being developed last month in NSW. It's just one example of what's called 'climate litigation', and it's making waves across the globe.
- by Peter Hannam
All that shimmers isn't gold, as Mardi Gras goes for green and bans glitter
It's as synonymous with Mardi Gras as drag queens and dancing shirtless men, but can the world famous pride parade shine without glitter?
- by Louise Rugendyke
Weather
Sydney skies graced with sun halo
The phenomenon is not uncommon but has been seen less than usual due to dry weather.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Environmental Protection
'I'm interested in growing more trees': PM announces $12.5m forestry boost
Nine regional forestry hubs will be created across Australia under a federal government plan to boost the industry.
- by Ethan James
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Coal
NSW government projects big jump in coal shipments
The Berejiklian government is projecting NSW will sharply increase coal shipments over coming decades, a forecast increase at odds with its aspirational goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by mid-century.
- by Peter Hannam
Animals
How to keep your pet cool in a heatwave
Veterinarian Jackson Zee who has worked in many extreme-weather and disaster zones around the world has some tips on how to keep pets safe.
- by Steve Jacobs