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New Zealand invests in growing its domestic recycling industry to create jobs and dump less rubbish at landfills
New Zealand's potential to expand its domestic recycling sector is enormous. It could create jobs and divert millions of tonnes of waste from landfills, as long as there are clear, measurable targets.
Jeff Seadon, Senior Lecturer, Auckland University of Technology
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Australia's plants and animals have long been used without Indigenous consent. Now Queensland has taken a stand
Our medicine, cosmetics and other everyday products contain compounds taken from nature. But Traditional Owners may not have given permission for the materials or their knowledge to be used.
David Jefferson, Research Fellow, The University of Queensland
Daniel Robinson, Associate Professor, UNSW
David Claudie, Invited User, Indigenous knowledge
Jocelyn Bosse, PhD candidate in Law, The University of Queensland
Margaret Raven, Senior Scientia Lecturer (Research), UNSW
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Climate explained: will the tropics eventually become uninhabitable?
Absolute temperatures are expected to rise more slowly in the tropics than in higher latitudes and polar regions, but the combination of heat and rising humidity will make life more challenging.
James Shulmeister, Professor, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Canterbury
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No, Prime Minister, gas doesn't 'work for all Australians' and your scare tactics ignore modern energy problems
Under a rapidly changing climate, it's not just about keeping the lights on. We not only want energy, but we want to breathe clean air, have enough food and live in a sustainable community.
Samantha Hepburn, Director of the Centre for Energy and Natural Resources Law, Deakin Law School, Deakin University
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The first step to conserving the Great Barrier Reef is understanding what lives there
There are fundamental knowledge gaps around coral in the Great Barrier Reef, including how many species live there and where they're found. Our new study finally starts to fill those gaps.
Tom Bridge, Senior Curator - Corals, James Cook University
Andrea Quattrini, Researcher, Smithsonian Institution
Andrew Baird, ARC Future Fellow, James Cook University
Peter Cowman, Research Fellow in Ecosystem Dynamics, James Cook University
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How bushfires and rain turned our waterways into 'cake mix', and what we can do about it
After the Black Summer bushfires, heavy rains extinguished many fires but turned high quality water in our rivers to sludge. This is how we better prepare for next time.
Paul McInerney, Research scientist, CSIRO
Anu Kumar, Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO
Gavin Rees, Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO
Klaus Joehnk, Principal research scientist, CSIRO
Tapas Kumar Biswas, Senior scientist, CSIRO
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The NSW koala wars showed one thing: the Nationals appear ill-equipped to help rural Australia
It's in everyone's interests to ensure our environment stays healthy – including farmers. What did the Nats think they'd gain from this destructive game of brinkmanship?
Tanya M Howard, Senior Research Fellow, University of New England
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New research finds Australian Labradoodles are more 'Poodle' than 'Lab'. Here's what that tells us about breeds
These results finally provide scientific evidence to what was considered common knowledge about our beloved pets.
Frank Nicholas, Emeritus Professor of Animal Genetics, University of Sydney
Claire Wade, Professor, Chair of Computational Biology and Animal Genetics, University of Sydney
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Astronomers create 40% more carbon emissions than the average Australian. Here's how they can be more environmentally friendly
Supercomputing, frequent flying and powering up observatories: astronomy has an enormous carbon footprint.
Adam Stevens, Research Fellow in Astrophysics, University of Western Australia
Sabine Bellstedt, Research Associate in Astronomy, University of Western Australia
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These Aussie teens have launched a landmark climate case against the government. Win or lose, it'll make a difference
These teens are finding creative avenues to pursue action, even if it means taking a long shot. And beating the odds is exactly how the law tends to evolve.
Laura Schuijers, Research Fellow in Environmental Law, University of Melbourne
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Swimming with whales: you must know the risks and when it's best to keep your distance
Whale breaches and tail slaps look great from a distance. But they can pose a threat if you want to get up close and swim with these giants of the ocean.
Chantal Denise Pagel, Doctoral student | Marine Wildlife Tourism Professional, Auckland University of Technology
Mark Orams, Acting Dean, Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology
Michael Lueck, Professor of Tourism, Auckland University of Technology
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Earth may temporarily pass dangerous 1.5℃ warming limit by 2024, major new report says
The report by the World Meteorological Organisation shows that with large and rapid emissions cuts, we can still avoid the most severe climate change. But worryingly, we also have time to make it far worse.
Pep Canadell, Chief research scientist, Climate Science Centre, CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere; and Executive Director, Global Carbon Project, CSIRO
Rob Jackson, Chair, Department of Earth System Science, and Chair of the Global Carbon Project, Stanford University
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South Korea's Green New Deal shows the world what a smart economic recovery looks like
With a bit of political vision, risk-taking and a national strategy led by government, Australia too can kickstart investment in the post-COVID recovery.
Sung-Young Kim, Senior Lecturer in International Relations, Discipline of Politics & International Relations, Macquarie School of Social Sciences, Macquarie University
Elizabeth Thurbon, Scientia Fellow and Associate Professor in International Relations / International Political Economy, UNSW
Hao Tan, Associate professor, University of Newcastle
John Mathews, Professor Emeritus, Macquarie Business School, Macquarie University
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Research reveals shocking detail on how Australia's environmental scientists are being silenced
About half of environmental scientists working for government had been prohibited from communicating scientific information.
Don Driscoll, Professor in Terrestrial Ecology, Deakin University
Bob Pressey, Professor and Program Leader, Conservation Planning, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University
Euan Ritchie, Associate Professor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Centre for Integrative Ecology, School of Life & Environmental Sciences, Deakin University
Noel D Preece, Adjunct Asssociate Professor, James Cook University
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Climate explained: methane is short-lived in the atmosphere but leaves long-term damage
Methane is a live-fast, die-young greenhouse gas but its impact on the climate can last for hundreds or even thousands of years
Zebedee Nicholls, PhD Researcher at the Climate & Energy College, University of Melbourne
Tim Baxter, Fellow - Melbourne Law School; Senior Researcher - Climate Council; Associate - Australian-German Climate and Energy College, University of Melbourne
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'Compassionate conservation': just because we love invasive animals, doesn't mean we should protect them
Compassionate conservationists believe no animal should be killed in the name of conservation. This idea is a death knell for Australia's native species.
Kaya Klop-Toker, Conservation Biology Researcher, University of Newcastle
Alex Callen, Post-doctoral researcher, University of Newcastle
Andrea Griffin, Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology, University of Newcastle
Matt Hayward, Associate professor, University of Newcastle
Robert Scanlon, PhD Candidate in Restoration Ecology, University of Newcastle
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Aussie invention could save old coal stations by running them on zero-emissions 'Lego' blocks
The blocks can be used to run steam turbines at power stations as a clean alternative to burning coal, and at a fraction of the price of storing energy in batteries.
Erich Kisi, Professor of Engineering , University of Newcastle
Alexander Post, Conjoint Lecturer, University of Newcastle
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People hate cruelty to animals, so why do we do it?
We enjoy and appreciate animals and are disturbed by violence against them. But we also perpetrate this violence, and that needs to change.
David Killoren, Research Fellow, Dianoia Institute of Philosophy, Australian Catholic University
Robert Streiffer, Professor of Philosophy and Bioethics, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Photos from the field: capturing the grandeur and heartbreak of Tasmania's giant trees
These trees are too important to be destroyed in the name of the forestry industry. This is why my husband Steve Pearce and I climb, explore and photograph them.
Jennifer Sanger, Research Associate, University of Tasmania
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Morrison government plan to scrap water buybacks will hurt taxpayers and the environment
The government has chosen a route not backed by evidence, and which will deliver a bad deal to taxpayers and the environment.
Quentin Grafton, Director of the Centre for Water Economics, Environment and Policy, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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