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The UN says we're destroying the world. This should change everything

The UN says we're destroying the world. This should change everything

We can't afford business as usual. We need action, optimism and relentless focus.

  • by Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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'Biodiversity fuels the planet': finding ways to avoid extinctions
Biodiversity

'Biodiversity fuels the planet': finding ways to avoid extinctions

The Coodardie cattle station may not be the most likely place to find a farm in sync with nature.

  • by Peter Hannam
How the American bald eagle could play a role in saving our koala
Biodiversity

How the American bald eagle could play a role in saving our koala

Australia’s koala conservationists want the prime minister to learn from the “American success story” where the US bald eagle has been saved from extinction.

  • by Tony Moore
NSW's threatened species rise, climate impacts increase, major report finds
Environmental protection

NSW's threatened species rise, climate impacts increase, major report finds

The number of threatened plants and animals in NSW continues to climb and impacts on biodiversity and the economy from climate change will keep intensifying, according to the latest State of the Environment Report.

  • by Peter Hannam
A million species on the brink? Yes, voters care
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Endangered species

A million species on the brink? Yes, voters care

The UN report on species extinction is a wake-up call for the planet, and for Australian politicians.

  • by Lyndon Schneiders
Species extinction is on the agenda at this election
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Editorial

Species extinction is on the agenda at this election

Nature is losing the battle against pollution, human population growth, agriculture and climate change.

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'Unparalleled': A million species at risk as humanity's impact rises
Biodiversity

'Unparalleled': A million species at risk as humanity's impact rises

The pace of destruction is as much as 100 times faster than the natural rate over the past 10 million years, according to a global report prepared by 150 experts.

  • by Peter Hannam
'Critical habitats': New minister targets NSW national park expansion
Environmental protection

'Critical habitats': New minister targets NSW national park expansion

Matt Kean, NSW's new energy and environment minister, has kicked off his new role by inspecting the impact of feral horses on the Kosciusko National Park and promising to expand the national park estate where possible.

  • by Peter Hannam
'You can make a difference': Jane Goodall passes baton onto next generation
Animals

'You can make a difference': Jane Goodall passes baton onto next generation

In her newly dedicated Taronga Institute of Science and Learning, surrounded by passionate young people, Dr Goodall told them why their conservation efforts matter.

  • by Laura Chung
Have your say on Victoria's tree of the year
Ethical living

Have your say on Victoria's tree of the year

Horticultural calendar for flora enthusiasts.

  • by Megan Backhouse
Mum's the word for champion growers
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Mum's the word for champion growers

Mt Eliza couple Ronda and Bill Jenkins are dedicated to perfecting the perfect chrysanthemum.

  • by Megan Backhouse