Earth Overshoot Day edges even earlier as we use up more natural resources than we renew
An expanding population and consumption suggests we will require the capacity of almost two earths to meet our level of demand by 2030 Sustainable Population Australia says it is no surprise but nevertheless alarming that this year’s Earth Overshoot Day, 28 July 2022 is two days earlier than last year 30 July 2021. Earth Overshoot […]
Eureka Prizes finalists announced for 2022 from an array of our top research minds
The Australian Museum Eureka prizes will be awarded for evolutionary research into sustainable food production, antimicrobial resistance and the future of AI The Australian Museum (AM) has today announced the 45 finalists selected for Australia’s leading science awards, the 2022 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. Finalists from almost every state and territory across Australia are in the running for […]
Farmers for Climate Action say we are working from a low scorecard
The dire environmental scorecard reflects climate impacts experienced by farmers on the land that are members of Farmers for Climate Action The 2021 State of the Environment report released this week paints a dire picture of environmental harm, but that comes as no surprise to farmers, who see first-hand the damage done by climate change […]
Centre for Invasive Species Solutions says its time to address threatened species
The release of the State of the Environment Report indicates it’s time to double down on pests and weeds says Centre for Invasive Species Solutions The ongoing survival of Australia’s threatened species is under ever increasing pressure from feral animals and weeds. “Australia is facing a Code Red moment”, said Mr Andreas Glanznig, Chief Executive […]
State of the Environment report a harsh reality most will want to avoid
An environmental report prepared when the Morrison government was in power was deemed simply too harsh to be released says current federal government This is the report the Morrison government didn’t want you to see. That is according to the new Minister for the Environment and Water, Hon Tanya Plibersek who today released the State of […]
Safe farms and strong family health comes to fore in farm safety week
We are in Farm Safety Awareness Week so please take extra care and alert others that are less experienced around farm sheds yards and paddocks This Farm Safety Awareness Week that runs from 18 to 24 July is a time to reflect on anything that could cause a physical hazard around the farm, and as […]
Flinders University researchers claim a breakthrough extracting high value biodiesel
There is a sustainable way to find good oil at sea from single-cell algae oil according to Flinders University researchers claiming a breakthrough To save the world’s fish stocks and oceans, scientists are racing to find more sustainable ways to make healthy nutritional products such as Omega-3 fatty acids, biodiesel, aquaculture and livestock food from fast-growing […]
Extreme weather days are not set to double they already have
If you were expecting extreme weather conditions to get worst a study concludes we are already at the point where these events have already doubled Extreme fire weather days have increased in Australia by 56% per cent over the last four decades, according to research from an international team of scientists, including CSIRO, Australia’s national […]
Flinders University study takes aim at Queensland coal mine over concern for wetlands
Research led by Flinders University is renewing calls to protect the source of water and aquifers supporting the ecologically significant Doongmabulla Springs Complex According to Flinders University the Doongmabulla Springs Complex situated in central Queensland should be protected from a proposed Carmichael coal mine in the Galilee Basin. As work on the Bravus (previously Adani) mine progresses, […]
The Invasive Species Council says Federal intervention needed to protect Kosciuszko
The Invasive Species Council has reported federal environment minister Sussan Ley has written to her NSW counterpart about her intention to use national environmental law to compel action to remove feral horses from Kosciuszko. According to the Invasive Species Council, Minister Ley informed NSW environment and energy minister Matt Kean that she intends to issue […]