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Radiohead hack aids action on climate change

Maggie Coggan, Saturday, 15th June 2019 - Climate change action group, Extinction Rebellion, has thanked English rock band Radiohead for donating the proceeds of music the band was forced to release after a hack. Hackers…

Doco of the Month: 2040

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 11th June 2019 - What will the world look like in 2040? Director Damon Gameau talks to Wendy Williams about his vision for his daughter’s future and why we all need to join the regeneration, as part of…

Environment groups slam budget for climate inaction

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 3rd April 2019 - Environment spending has been labelled pointless by conservation groups in this year’s federal budget, with calculations showing for every dollar spent on the environment, $4 …

What the social economy wants from the federal budget

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 2nd April 2019 - The expected theme behind Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s first budget, to be handed down on Tuesday, is a stronger economy and a secure future. But what does that mean for the social sector?…

Adapting Yourself to Take Action on the Environment

Contributor, Tuesday, 15th January 2019 - Disillusionment with politics is reason enough to want to take action yourself on climate change and the environment, but actually doing it is harder. University of Melbourne Associate…

Queensland Crushes Cans For Cash

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 2nd October 2018 - One of Australia’s largest recycling companies is bringing 48 can collection depots across Queensland for the state’s recently unveiled Container Refund Scheme. Envirobank Recycling…

Opinion

The Case for Environmentally Conscious Business

Georgia Gibson, Friday, 7th September 2018 - Environmental sustainability must be a core part of your business’ purpose, writes Georgia Gibson from social impact agency Ellis Jones. For many of us, it’s our moral obligation…

Record Grant to Great Barrier Reef Charity Comes Under Senate Scrutiny

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 2nd August 2018 - The $443.8 million grant given to a small Great Barrier Reef charity has come under increasing scrutiny at a Senate inquiry, with revelations no environment department officials…

Opinion

Worried About Climate Change? Investing in Reproductive Health Must Be Part of the Solution

Chris Turner, Monday, 21st May 2018 - By investing in family planning we can transform lives, improve health and economic outcomes, and help reduce our impact on the climate, but right now family planning is scarcely …

$500 Million for the Great Barrier Reef is Welcome, But We Need a Sea Change in Tactics Too

Contributor, Monday, 7th May 2018 - The latest funding announcement avoids any mention of reducing Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions, while providing a moderate amount of funding for the continuation of largely…

Why Australians Need A National Environment Protection Agency to Safeguard Their Health

David Shearman, Wednesday, 28th March 2018 - The rationale for reform is clear, writes David Shearman, Emeritus Professor of Medicine at University of Adelaide, in this article which first appeared in The Conversation. Australia…

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