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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has amended the site-specific biodiversity conditions (SSBCs) to clarify search and survey requirements and strengthen protections for greater gliders. These changes require Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) to implement a 25-metre logging exclusion zone around any tree in which a Greater Glider is sighted during FCNSW’s search and … Continued
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The newly established Hunter Environment Advisory Group met for the first time last week, bringing together a group of representatives from community, industry and councils to discuss the Hunter’s unique environmental profile, challenges and priorities. The new Advisory Group has evolved to combine and replace two former committees – the Upper Hunter Air Quality Advisory … Continued
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DALLAS–BUSINESS WIRE– Mary Kay Inc., a corporate cheerleader in support of STEM education and youth pursuing their dreams, recently awarded three grants to five standout high school scientists, selected from nearly 2,000 participants representing almost 70 countries, with grants at the Regeneron International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles. The grants—totaling nearly $10,000—were … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE 23 MAY 2024 The Climate Council has labelled the NSW Government’s decision to keep Australia’s largest coal-fired power station operating well past its scheduled 2025 closure date as a failure of climate leadership. Climate Councillor and Economist Nicki Hutley said: “This decision is a triple failure: it fails policy, it … Continued
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Photos of filming locations available here Mad Max: Furiosa is set to hit Australian screens this week and new research from Monash University has examined the relationship between the Mad Max films and the geophysical environment around Broken Hill and Far West NSW where the films have been shot over the last 40 years. … Continued
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OzFish Unlimited – Australia fishing conservation charity, together with NSW DPI Fisheries are calling on recreational anglers to help clean up the mangroves and foreshore at Kincumber on Sunday May 26. Through the state-wide KEEP IT CLEAN initiative, both organisations want to see as many anglers involved. “No one wants to catch a plastic bag … Continued
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BUSHFIRE SURVIVORS FOR CLIMATE ACTION (BSCA) commends the NSW Environment Protection Authority on the release of its draft Climate Change Assessment Requirements and draft Guide for Large Emitters, originally scheduled for earlier this year. The new Requirements were developed by the EPA as the next step in its Climate Change Action Plan 2023–26. They … Continued
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OzFish Unlimited – Australia fishing conservation charity, together with NSW DPI Fisheries are calling on recreational anglers to help clean up Speers Point in Lake Macquarie on Saturday May 25. Through the state-wide KEEP IT CLEAN initiative, both organisations want to see as many anglers involved. “No one wants to catch a plastic bag when … Continued
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Claims that ‘renewable gas’ is making MasterChef ‘greener’ are under scrutiny following a complaint to the ACCC. Climate communications group, Comms Declare, has asked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to investigate claims by the Australian Gas Network (AGN) as part of its sponsorship of Australia’s most loved cooking show. Specific claims in the … Continued
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Climate change will be at the forefront of the NSW planning process to help meet the state’s net zero targets, under new requirements and guidance released today for public feedback. For the first time, proponents of large-emitting projects must provide robust and consistent information about their potential greenhouse gas emissions, to align with net zero … Continued
