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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How a beer-loving truckie fell in love with a rare cuddly marsupial
The founders of the Numbat Task Force have just won one of the country's most prestigious conservation prizes.
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Scientists blast Morrison Government's stance on climate and energy policy
They said the government's "contemptuous dismissal" of the findings of the latest UN climate change report showed a disregard for the "future well-being of Australia and our immediate neighbours".
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Canned Australian air for sale
The idea of packaging and selling fresh air began as an internet joke, but has now taken off.
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ACCI weighs in on wages and power prices
Energy retailers say the government's proposed energy default price could act to reduce competition.
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Federal Government moves ahead on energy pricing
With its efforts to lower power prices now firmly decoupled from its efforts to lower emissions, the government is moving ahead with what's left of the national energy guarantee.
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Australia's kangaroo plague
Could kangaroo farming be the answer to exploding kangaroo numbers?
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National census for Australian birds
As part of National Bird Week, Australians are being encouraged to count the birds in their backyards using a specially designed app.
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Energy Security Board chair on Australia's energy future
The Energy Security Board chair spoke to RN Drive about her hopes for Australia's energy future.
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Listening for a rare birdsong and flannel flowers on display
Song meters help save a critically endangered bird; regional youth strut their stuff at an arts workshop; and flannel flowers put on a dazzling display.
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The butterfly and its goldilocks ant
The survival of one of the rarest butterflies in the world is entirely reliant on a ant.
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The fish wars are coming
Something fishy is happening with the world's finite resources.
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A Big Country 20 October 2018
Song meters help save a critically endangered bird; regional youth strut their stuff at an arts workshop; and flannel flowers put on a dazzling display.
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Nationals hose down leadership speculation
Underwhelmed by the performance of their leader, Michael McCormack, some in the National Party are considering a return to Barnaby Joyce.
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Reducing your waste the fun way
All over Australia this weekend, the annual Garage Sale Trail is happening. It’s been dubbed the country's largest community and sustainability event.
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Saving Myanmar's elephants from skin poaching
Driven by a huge demand in China, poachers are skinning Asian elephants to make ruby red jewellery.
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Does your state have the best tap water?
Wannon water from Hamilton WTP in Victoria has won the title of Australia's best tasting tap water.
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Mark Butler calls on Melissa Price to apologise over Pacific Islands 'insult'
The Environment Minister has been accused of misleading Parliament after she denied insulting the former President of Kirabati.
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Becoming a "flexitarian" may help combat climate change
Some claim humans need to go vegan diet to combat climate change. But a new Nature study has found that simply reducing our meat intake could help drive down greenhouse gas emissions.
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Kererū wins NZ Bird of the Year
The hefty wood pigeon has emerged victorious in New Zealand's nation-wide competition.
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Could a new food labelling system help save the planet?
We have an efficiency rating on our white goods. Why not on our foods? A new labelling system could change the relationship between farmers and shoppers.
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