ABC Environment

This election campaign has involved more than political candidates and parties on the hustings. We’ve seen grassroots community groups, political activist organisations and social media players getting involved too. But, just how influential are they? And is there enough scrutiny on them? Katherine Gregory investigates.

This election campaign has involved more than political candidates and parties on the hustings. We’ve seen grassroots community groups, political activist organisations and social media players getting involved too. But, just how influential are they? And is there enough scrutiny on them? Katherine Gregory investigates.

Australia was once home to a range of massive animals - giant wombats, oversized kangaroos and mega-lizards that would have rivalled those of the Serengeti.

As changing climate impacts agriculture and water storage, Lewis Dartnell says some populations will need to relocate.

Farmers say the Landcare system was broken by successive Government cuts

Does a second feel the same for a fly, a bird, or a swordfish, as it does for me? From the BBC World Service, immerse yourself in the world of animal senses.

The geese have exploded in numbers, becoming a menace to farmers and leaving a trail of goose poo on local ovals, golf courses, and even around the town of Cowes.

What are the major political parties planning to do about the hot-button issues of climate change and energy?

"There's 10 times the amount of jobs in the clean energy space in California than there are coal mining jobs in the whole of America."

"Rivers are declining at an alarming rate. Their health is declining, connectivity it declining, and with it the ecosystem services they provide."

Did you know that fewer people have been to the deepest part of the ocean than have been to the moon? We talk to a modern-day Captain Nemo who has plumbed the depths and discovered over 100 new marine species.

"Australia can't contain its emissions within it's borders. It's got to look beyond its borders to understand whatever policies are in place in Australia can be disastrous for countries right next door."

This week, the Coalition, followed quickly by Labor, promised $1 million to help develop a hydrogen powered micro-grid north of the Daintree River — but does the project stack up?

Hiring more women, dealing with disasters and accidents and upskilling the workforce - just another day in the life of Athalie Williams

Hard, soft, smelly or blue - there's a cheese for every occasion. But is it time to rethink our relationship with this delicious dairy product?

The UN's first comprehensive report on biodiversity has found nature is in more trouble now than at any other time in human history and humans are mostly to blame.

Greta Thunberg is the 16 year old Swede who founded the School Strike for Climate in November 2018. She has subsequently spoken at many events and received numerous awards and prizes and has become a global leader in the climate change movement. But is she being taken advantage of?

In times gone by we used animals as an indicator of danger. Dogs warned us of predators and unfamiliar people.  Fish showed the water was clean and birds indicated air quality.

Brendan May describes how the people’s voice is now cutting through.

This week we find out why one dairy farmer is moving his life, family and cows to greener pastures; the mystery of extra long-life milk; and taking care of Victoria's high country.