ABC Environment
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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What do you do with a problem like Korea?
Conflict on the Korean peninsula was one of the biggest international issues of 2018.
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The dark world of wildlife trafficking
A global poaching epidemic is threatening the existence of countless species including rhinos, tigers, savannah elephants - and the lesser-known pangolin.
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Whatever the Weather: mood
To mark Science Week, Life Matters teamed up with the Bureau of Meteorology to examine the impacts of weather on our lives. Starting with weather and its ability to influence our mood and behaviour.
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Science Extra: IPCC report warns Earths' climate is in serious trouble
We review 2018 in environment news — going vegan for the environment, dire climate warnings from the UN, and the troubled life of the world's largest organism, the 'trembling giant'.
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Science Extra: IPCC report warns Earths' climate is in serious trouble
We review 2018 in environment news — going vegan for the environment, dire climate warnings from the UN, and the troubled life of the world's largest organism, the 'trembling giant'.
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Magical and misunderstood sea snakes
These curious coral reef inhabitants have evolved some remarkable adaptations to thrive in the underwater realm. [Repeat]
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Japan to resume commercial whaling after leaving IWC
Japan looks set to make a bid to resume openly commercial whaling for the first time since the 1980's.
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State of the climate 2018 report confirms long term trend towards climate extremes
The State of the Climate 2018 report said Australia is in for more frequent heatwaves as well as an increase in dangerous fire conditions.
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New evidence of heavy metals on the Great Barrier Reef sparks calls for better monitoring
High levels of metals have been found in green turtles and their habitats near Townsville. Scientists say these threats have flown under the radar until now.
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Eric Rolls and the Pilliga
Eric Rolls was a rare combination; farmer, poet, self-taught naturalist and historian. He also wrote Australia’s first true environmental history
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Do you know the carbon footprint of your diet?
New research found a system of labelling, similar to current five-star health ratings, could be an effective guide for shoppers to help them assess the carbon footprint of their food choices.
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Rain swamps parts of Queensland, but bypasses drought ravaged regions
Did ex-tropical Cyclone Owen deliver drought-breaking rain to those Queenslanders who need it most?
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Is the simple life a good life?
How do we strip back our lives, smell the roses, embrace frugality and simplicity?
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Growers kept busy harvesting Christmas trees and making wooden spoons
Christmas tree growers are busy getting their trees off to market; shellfish reefs return to Pt Phillip Bay; we make wooden spoons from timber off-cuts; and jump on board the 'Savannahlander'
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Harnessing the power of community
A childhood spent in developing countries observing communities working together to solve problems, influenced the career of sustainable energy facilitator, Jarra Hicks.
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Venturing to a breakaway iceberg
It's been said we know more about the back side of the moon than we do about parts of the Earth's oceans.
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Federation University Australia prepares students for jobs in renewable energy
As Australia transitions to renewable energy, there is growing need for trained people to design, operate and maintain large solar and wind farms in regional areas.
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Mining brings arsenic to the surface
Kim Dowling at Federation University Australia studies arsenic in the environment, the interaction between soils and rocks and impacts on human and ecosystem health.
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The arctic and a poet, stories from a cold climate
Poet Nancy Campbell spent seven years living in artists residences connected with research institutions, learning and writing about ice.
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