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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Should we burn rubbish for fuel?
A new plant opening in Sydney converts waste into energy which could take the equivalent emissions of 20,000 cars out of the atmosphere.
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Twiggy Forrest donates $100 million to ocean conservation
The announcement comes ahead of the Federal Government's upcoming legislation which is set to roll back protections of Australia's national marine parks.
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The Black-Allan Line
It's the straight bit of the border between NSW and Victoria. It's high altitude mathematical precision and messy politics.
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Australia's energy future
Does coal fired electricity have a future in Australia? Or will we be powered by renewable energy? An expert panel discusses electricity prices, emissions, and where our energy will come from.
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It's a dog’s breakfast
The ecological pawprint of doggies, moggies and more.
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The sperm whale's clicking tale
Next to nothing was known about sperm whales in the Southern Ocean. That is, until the Australian Antarctic Division started listening to their clicks.
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Housing and vehicles supplied with 100% clean energy in Fremantle suburb
White Gum Valley, a suburb 3km from Fremantle WA has 110 housing units powered 100% from solar power and communal batteries, all linked using blockchain technology. The electricity also powers electric vehicles.
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Nutrients and energy from biosolids
Dirk Erler at Southern Cross University is harvesting biosolids found in human sewerage, and the waste from milk and meat production as valuable sources of nutrients and energy.
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Methane in sea bed cores a potential new source of energy
The Institute for Geophysics at the University of Texas at Austin is investigating methane hydrates in the Gulf of Mexico as a future energy resource.
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Country Breakfast Features
This week, how food producers are finding their own solutions to cut down on plastic use, especially with fresh produce like fruit, veg and meat.
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Concern for children affected by Laos dam collapse
According to UNICEF figures, over 1300 families are in need of emergency shelter.
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Plastic pollution and climate change
The world's oceans are under threat from plastic pollution and climate change.
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Digging in the Pilbara and truffle hunting in the Victorian alps
An archaeological dig unearths an ancient campfire; we go gardening in marginal country; young Rory has his heart set on a music career; and Charlie goes truffle hunting in the alps.
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The Gaia hypothesis revived
Gaia. Not the goddess. It's big. Bigger than both of us.
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Ghost claws on a unicorn
From the murky waters of the Murray River emerges a rare monster with an underbelly of red berries and claws of ghostly white. This program is selected from the rich Off Track archives for your listening pleasure.
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Coral shows encouraging response to relocation trial
Coral reefs everywhere are in trouble. In recent decades, reefs have been dying as we watch. Australian scientists in the Philippines are collecting coral larvae and placing them on degraded reefs to give them a helping hand.
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A Big Country 21 July 2018
An archaeological dig unearths an ancient campfire; we go gardening in marginal country; young Rory has his heart set on a music career; and Charlie goes truffle hunting in the alps.
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The Burberry burn off
High-end fashion retailer Burberry has fuelled fiery social-media debate over its decision to burn left-over stock.
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The Voluntary Human Extinction Movement
It may seem like a joke movement but more people are embracing the 'Live Long and Die Out' ethos.
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Federal Politics: Catholics, Craig Kelly and by-elections
RN Drive unpacks the biggest stories from the week in politics.
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