Environment
Sustainability
WaterNSW warns of 'extreme' risks from expansion of catchment coal mine
In a letter to the Planning Department last month, WaterNSW said the extension of South32's Dendrobium underground mine could also trigger rock fracturing and potential water losses.
- by Peter Hannam
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Water
'Every measure': New plan to protect Sydney water supplies
The National Parks Association says the announcement is encouraging but fears it may be mere "window dressing for business as usual".
- by Peter Hannam
NY zoo vet on confirmed cases of COVID in animals
The tiger that tested positive for the new coronavirus is the "first well-documented example of a person infecting an animal and an animal getting sick", said Dr. Paul Calle of the Bronx Zoo in New York. (April 6)
Wildlife
Despite the fires, logging continues in damaged forests
Logging is ramping up in forests where the first shoots of recovery have just appeared.
- by Nick O'Malley
Pollution
Rubbish idea nets $2 million in crowdsourcing
It's rare that entrepreneurs hope their product becomes redundant, but for Seabin Project co-founder Australian Pete Ceglinski, that's the goal.
- by Matt Bungard
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Coal
Coal mining allowed under Sydney water reservoir for first time in 20 years
The Berejiklian government, ignoring a 10,000-signature petition, has quietly given its nod for Metropolitan's longwall extension.
- by Peter Hannam
Adani
Morrison government faces legal challenge over Adani pipeline plan
The Australian Conservation Foundation will test in court the government's failure to activate the so-called water trigger when assessing the proposed coal mine.
- by Peter Hannam
Water
Plea to save 'hundreds of millions' of fish killed by irrigation pumps
Recreational fishers are appealing to farmers to work with them to save the millions of fish killed in irrigation pipes each year.
- by Mike Foley
Opinion
Development
C'est la vie: Paris shows the world how to live
The mayor of Paris is implementing a vision for the city that embodies the good life - and we should learn from her.
- by Elizabeth Farrelly
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Drought
'Wonderful' flows prompt removal of Lower Darling River temporary dams
Earthwork dams along the river will be removed in coming weeks to ensure powerful flows can flush all the way down to the Murray.
- by Peter Hannam
Drought
'Like a kid at Christmas': Menindee Lakes finally start to fill again
Residents of far-western NSW are celebrating the arrival of the first major river flows to reach the Menindee Lakes since 2016.
- by Peter Hannam