Here is a global solution to the plastic waste crisis, and A$443 million to get it started Editors' Picks Plastic production and use is embedded in the global economy, and in our natural environment. This culture of waste is clearly perilous and unsustainable. Only…
'Like pink batts for farmers': Minister defends questionable 'irrigation efficiency' grants Tuesday July 9, 2019 By Stephen Easton Australian Capital Territory The gulf between the alternate realities of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan grows wider, as this week's edition of Four Corners shows Commonwealth funding for more…
New research finds Australia's carbon footprint could become among world's largest Tuesday July 9, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment Australia could account for up to 17% of global emissions by 2030, according to new research from the Berlin-based science and policy institute Climate Analytics.
Red tape crackdown renewed: Morrison prefers ‘animal spirits’ to endangered animals Monday June 24, 2019 By Stephen Easton Economy & Industry Prime Minister Scott Morrison has reinforced his intention to remove “regulatory and bureaucratic barriers” that increase costs for companies, closely guided by common complaints about…
NZ Defence launches attack on climate change Friday June 14, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The New Zealand Ministry of Defence has highlighted the security threat of climate change in their new Defence Capability Plan. Climate change will test the…
Coal and Defence leaders demand "drastic" climate action Tuesday June 4, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment A new approach to climate-related security risk-management is needed. The worst possible scenarios must be considered, as climate change has become a near-to mid-term existential…
Key challenges for the re-elected Coalition government: experts respond Sunday May 19, 2019 By The Conversation Editors' Picks The Coalition has won the federal election. So what will this mean for key policy areas?…
NZ introduces groundbreaking zero carbon bill, including targets for agricultural methane Thursday May 9, 2019 By Robert McLachlan Editors' Picks New Zealand’s long-awaited zero carbon bill will create sweeping changes to the management of emissions, setting a global benchmark with ambitious reduction targets for all…
Australia must move on from its outdated environment laws Thursday May 9, 2019 By Suzanne Milthorpe Energy & Environment Should Labor win, it will have little time to waste on developing environmental policies that are fit-for-purpose for 21st Century reality.
Energy costs are preventing landlords from approving businesses to go solar Wednesday May 8, 2019 By Matthew Elmas Energy & Environment Recent research commissioned by the Council of Small Businesses of Australia found landlords remain one of the biggest roadblocks preventing businesses from going renewable.
Species loss: major report rings alarm on deteriorating environment Tuesday May 7, 2019 By David Donaldson Energy & Environment Around one million animal and plant species across the world are now threatened with extinction, many within the next few decades, according to a major…
Move away from a car-dominated city looks radical but it's a sensible plan for a liveable future Tuesday May 7, 2019 By Hussein Dia Culture A move away from a car-dominated city looks radical but it's a sensible plan for a liveable future. This evening, Melbourne Town Hall will consider…
New Zealand's well-being approach to budget is not new, but could shift major issues Monday May 6, 2019 By Arthur Grimes Career Advice New Zealand is set to release its first “Well-being Budget”, which builds on treasury’s Living Standards Framework. It introduces a suite of well-being measures, including…
The federal election campaign through the 'distorted prism' of social media Tuesday April 30, 2019 By The Mandarin Communications & Technology Home Affairs head Michael Pezzullo has described social media as a “cesspit” while former Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary Peter Varghese warned it…
Which agencies got a break from Senate estimates hearings? Thursday April 11, 2019 By Stephen Easton Federal Labor is crying foul over their missed opportunities to quiz public servants after Senate estimates was cut short by the beginning of the election campaign…
