The Great Barrier Reef's 'new normal' is a forlorn sight
Sep 22, 2016 06:34 am UTC| Nature
Images of this years coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef shocked the world. Some tour operators expressed concern that the extensive and sometimes simplistic media coverage would hurt their businesses. The reef...
The Climate Change Authority's gamble on political pragmatism
Sep 03, 2016 11:27 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
The Climate Change Authoritys latest report outlining a recommended climate policy toolkit is a reflection of what is seen by many as politically feasible in Australia now. But it is piecemeal and lacks a vision for the...
Direct Action not as motivating as carbon tax say some of Australia's biggest emitters
Sep 02, 2016 06:57 am UTC| Nature Law
Australias largest listed, carbon intensive companies say management lost focus on carbon matters, abandoned energy projects and didnt have the commercial imperative to produce long-term strategic action on reducing...
Sep 02, 2016 05:34 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature
Trees are dying across Yosemite and Yellowstone national parks. Glaciers are melting in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Alaska. Corals are bleaching in Virgin Islands National Park. Published field research...
It's time to speak up about noise pollution in the oceans
Sep 02, 2016 05:16 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature
Ask most people about pollution, and they will think of rubbish, plastic, oil, smog, and chemicals. After some thought, most folks might also suggest noise pollution. Were all familiar with noise around us, and we know...
Climate Change Authority suggests emissions trading but no new climate targets
Aug 31, 2016 09:32 am UTC| Law Nature
An intensity-based emissions trading scheme for the electricity sector, to begin in 2018, is among a toolkit of policies recommended by the Climate Change Authority in a report setting out how Australia can meet its...
Aug 30, 2016 09:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Nature
In Europe, the majority of oil and gas production (OGP) comes from mature offshore facilities that are approaching the end of their lifespan. The current low oil price is prompting decisions about the decommissioning of...
Putin’s Russia: first arrests under new anti-LGBT laws mark new era of repression
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