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The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen has today declared an Offshore Renewable Energy Zone in Geographe Bay, the Bunbury region of Western Australia. Surfers for Climate recognises that climate change is the biggest environmental challenge the ocean faces. Surfers for Climate sees offshore wind, when done well, as a massive opportunity to … Continued
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In response to federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen announcing the Bunbury offshore wind zone, the Executive Director of the Conservation Council of WA Jess Beckerling said: “The science is clear: to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, we must transition from fossil fuels like coal and gas to renewable … Continued
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MEDIA STATEMENT: Australia’s wildlife needs a strong EPA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SYDNEY, 2 SEPTEMBER 2024 – Humane Society International (HSI) Australia is deeply concerned over reports that the Prime Minister will weaken the proposed Environment Protection Australia (EPA) to appease big business and vested interests. At a time when Australia should be strengthening its … Continued
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Media are invited to the third Better Futures Forum 10-11 September: National Film and Sound Archive, Canberra Hear how communities are acting faster, from the ground up, demonstrating greater climate ambition than the Australian government. ● Australians are world champions in adopting rooftop solar. Our technology is used in most of the world’s solar cells … Continued
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A Jade Perch and aquaponics trial with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), has validated Australian sustainability innovator Food Recycle’s technologies to turn commercial food waste into animal feed. Food Recycle, which is currently crowdfunding via Swarmer to commercialise its circular economy technology and scale-up in Australia and New Zealand, says the … Continued
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Victorian recreational anglers and freshwater fish enthusiasts are invited to the latest Fish Talk event in Echuca on Thursday 24th of October. Fishing conservation charity OzFish are delivering the event alongside the Victorian Fishing Authority (VFA) and will feature a talented lineup of guest speakers. John Conallin will share his knowledge and passion for threatened … Continued
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The NSW Government’s Return and Earn scheme reached a huge milestone today, celebrating 12 billion bottles, cans and cartons returned through the network since the scheme began, resulting in $1.2 billion in container refunds back in people’s pockets. “Return and Earn is a NSW circular economy success story. Almost seven years after launching, it has … Continued
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VICTORIA HOLDS PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY INTO GAS CLEAN UP It has national implications, but needs to broaden its scope Friends of the Earth (FoE) is welcoming a new inquiry into hundreds of “plugged and abandoned” retired oil and gas wells off the Victorian coast, many of which are likely to be leaking dangerous methane gas. … Continued
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OzFish Unlimited has begun an ambitious new seagrass restoration project working with local partners Perfect Nature Cruises in Shark Bay, Western Australia. Shark Bay is home to some of the largest and most diverse seagrass meadows on the planet and they have come under increasing threat from anthropogenic forces, particularly the changing climate. A marine heatwave … Continued
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In southern, coastal NSW we are currently experiencing the hottest winter’s day I have ever felt. A blistering, swirling wind is tearing leaves and branches from trees and stripping moisture from everything. It’s not even noon and my phone is pinging with alerts about fires in eight locations nearby. It’s also pinging with messages from … Continued
