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The Science Show and Ockham's Razor have always brought us commentary on the environment and climate change. Now Off Track takes us out to feel the breeze. Special features can also be found on Background Briefing and our other current affairs regulars: Breakfast, RN Drive, and the weekend Extras.
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Proxy war: The outsiders campaigning for the major parties
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.
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Proxy war: The outsiders campaigning for the major parties
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.
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The truth about Australia's megafaunal extinctions
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.
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Mass migration of human populations predicted
As changing climate impacts agriculture and water storage, Lewis Dartnell says some populations will need to relocate.
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Rural News Highlights May 11
Farmers say the Landcare system was broken by successive Government cuts
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A sense of time
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.
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Pig Geese reach 'plague proportions' on Philip Island
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.
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Climate policy and Australia's energy future
What are the major political parties planning to do about the hot-button issues of climate change and energy?
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100 per cent clean electricity target means economic opportunities for California
"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."
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First ever global river assessment finds only one-third still flowing
"Rivers are declining at an alarming rate. Their health is declining, connectivity it declining, and with it the ecosystem services they provide."
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Alex Rogers's Life Aquatic
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.
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Consider impact climate change has on your neighbours, says former Kiribati leader
"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."
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Bringing power to the Daintree
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?
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BHP's HR boss: from "handbrake on change" to change accelerator
Hiring more women, dealing with disasters and accidents and upskilling the workforce - just another day in the life of Athalie Williams
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Say cheese
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?
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UN report warns one million species face extinction
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.
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Greta Thunberg
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?
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Can animals save the planet?
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.
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Hashtag era gives activism a face
Brendan May describes how the people’s voice is now cutting through.
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Country Breakfast Features
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.
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