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Media release | Monday 13 November 2023 Two-thirds of Australians support the federal government making new fossil fuel project approvals dependent on an assessment of their health impacts, according to new research by Doctors for the Environment Australia and the Australia Institute. Doctors for the Environment Australia, which represents thousands of medics across the nation, … Continued
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Planet Ark is encouraging Australian households to save themselves money and improve their environmental footprint this National Recycling Week by reducing food waste to landfill. The call-to-action comes as research carried out on behalf of the environmental not-for-profit revealed households are not only vastly underestimating the costs of wasting food, but also mostly unaware … Continued
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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has extended a Stop Work Order applying to parts of Tallaganda State Forest, as Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) has not yet addressed alleged deficiencies in previous Stop Work Orders to search for and protect Southern Greater Glider den trees. EPA Executive Director Operations, Jason Gordon said the … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10 NOVEMBER 2023 THE CLIMATE COUNCIL welcomes the Australian Government’s dual commitment – at the Pacific Islands Forum – to offer residency to Tuvalu citizens and to increase financial aid to Pacific nations facing climate threats. The Government should now build on these positive announcements with a solid plan to phase … Continued
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COP28, which will be held in Dubai from 30 November – 12 December, is expected to be the largest ever global climate conference with an anticipated attendance of over 80,000 delegates and 140 heads of state from around the world. Monash University will be hosting a Blue Zone pavilion, which will be the first time … Continued
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November 10 2023 The UN says scientists have confirmed that 2023 is set to be the hottest year on record in terms of average global temperatures. Temperatures were on average 1.43 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels between November 2022 and October this year. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) this week declared that “as a … Continued
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Green Connect is putting out the challenge to all local businesses to overhaul their office waste system this National Recycling Week and has issued a new guide to help businesses win their war on waste. Australia’s waste generation is growing, causing pollution and impacting natural ecosystems, and office waste is a big contributor. Staff are … Continued
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Sustainable Pesticide Management in Great Barrier Reef Catchments – An Impossible Dream? Friends of the Earth today released a short report analysing pesticide data in catchments flowing into the Great Barrier Reef catchments. The pesticide data was sourced from the Queensland Government’s Pesticide Portal and included the results of over 300,000 pesticide tests conducted in … Continued
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Mattresses are difficult items to dispose of. They’re heavy, bulky, and susceptible to mould. Once they reach the end of their life, owners want to get them out of the way – quickly. So, recycling them responsibly generally isn’t the first thing on people’s minds. As a result, they are a common sight in bulky … Continued
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EMBARGO NOON THURS 9 NOV, 2023 GEELONG IN THE RUNNING FOR MASSIVE NEW INDUSTRY CALLS FOR RICHARD MARLES TO BACK PROJECT Doorstop media conference NOON Thursday 9 November, 20203 Saint George’s Road (extreme western end), Corio, Geelong A site in Geelong has been chosen for a major new industry … Continued
