New study provides one of the strongest cases yet that the planet has entered a new geological epoch There is now compelling evidence to show that humanity’s impact on the Earth’s atmosphere, oceans and wildlife has pushed the world into a new geological epoch, according to a group of scientists. The question of whether humans’ …
Australia is renowned globally for its vast expanses of untouched wilderness. But for anyone who has travelled across its breadth, the myth of Australia’s pristine wilderness is quickly debunked as evidence of human impact spreads before the eye. Most ecosystems have suffered huge losses. In a recent study, we looked at the magnitude of land …
Power plant conversion project in North Yorkshire is one of several state-backed renewable energy projects in the UK The Drax plans are in line with EU state aid rules. The carbon footprint is reduced by 86% by burning wood pellets rather than coal, according to figures audited by PwC. under a UK support measure for …
Victoria’s national parks are increasingly struggling to cope with feral animals, weeds, fire threats and degraded infrastructure after deep budget cuts. Parks Victoria’s most recent annual report shows direct funding from the state government has collapsed by 37 per cent in nominal terms over the past three years, from $122 million in 2011-12 to $76.8 …
A recent Tasmanian study finds a “significant relationship” between logging management (clearfell and burn) in a stream’s headwaters and sediment pollution and declines in stream life. The very same would be true for similar forests and logging techniques in East Gippsland’s forests. The research carried out by experts from the University of Tasmania and the …
A landmark report calls for a fundamental rethink of Tasmania’s controversial logging practices, finding “significant” links to downstream siltation of waterways and declines in aquatic life. Conducted by experts from the University of Tasmania and the state Forest Practices Authority, it finds a “significant relationship” between upstream clear-fell logging and forest burning and downstream sediment …
Feral cats in Australia are descended from animals that arrived after European settlement, confirming their devastating impact on local wildlife, researchers say. Two separate studies analysed the genomes of feral cats from around Australia to determine whether Australian populations are related to Asian cats or came from European stock, and when they arrived. Although most …
Rather than relying on far-off negative-emissions technologies, Paris needed to deliver a low-carbon road map for today, argues Kevin Anderson. The climate agreement delivered earlier this month in Paris is a genuine triumph of international diplomacy. It is a tribute to how France was able to bring a fractious world together. And it is testament …
The forests of East Gippsland, Victoria, continue to fall victim to an over-subsidised and under-regulated forestry industry. While some threatened species of flora and fauna should enjoy legal protection, the regulations are too-often ignored in the quest to make a dollar out of an unsustainable plunder. Thankfully, there are people on the ground to defend …
