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Why Woodside’s North West Shelf risks Scott Reef
In a significant development, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced that they need more time to consider the potential impacts of Woodside's North West Shelf Extension gas project, pushing out their decision by two months from the 31st of March to the 31st of May this year.
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Leticia Carvalho received your message against deep sea mining
This week, we delivered thousands of messages to Leticia Carvalho, the new Secretary General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). Presented on a giant scroll, these messages stand as a…
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Is Albo turning his back on the extinction crisis?
This is a story about a lovely and slightly weird-looking creature - the Maugean skate - which only lives in Macquarie Harbour, Tasmania. This creature is on a pathway to extinction thanks to the salmon industry polluting the harbour. It’s also a bigger story, about extinction and the lengths government and industry will go to…
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10 Tips for how to talk about climate change with friends and family
Talking about climate change can feel daunting. Maybe you're worried about saying the wrong thing, facing pushback, or just not knowing where to start. But here’s the thing—conversations are one of the most powerful tools we have.
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“We are not just welcoming you as allies, but as family” – Why The Rainbow Warrior is back to Marshall Islands 40 years later
Family isn’t just about blood—it’s about standing together through the toughest of times.
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The Dutton Coalition Just Announced a Massive Expansion of Offshore Gas Drilling
If elected, the Dutton Coalition has pledged to “approve a bucket load of gas,” drastically expanding the gas industry off Australia’s coasts. This policy threatens our marine ecosystems, coastal communities, and the climate.
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More powerful than Hiroshima: how the largest nuclear weapons test ever built a nation of leaders in the Marshall Islands.
71 years ago, on Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, a nuclear bomb with the codename “Castle Bravo”, exploded with an energy of 15 megatons. The mushroom cloud reached 40…
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This anglerfish captured hearts across the world, but the future of her species hangs in the balance
Emerging from the abyssal depths into the realm of humans, the rare black seadevil swims toward the light of the world above. The anglerfish’s usual home is in the deep sea, up to 1,500 metres below the water's surface, where the sun doesn't reach. The viral footage of her ascent sent the world into a…
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Kimberley Faces Unlivable Future as WA Experiences a Summer of Heatwaves
Western Australia is sweating through another unusually hot summer this year1 with parts of the state almost reaching a blistering 50°C.2 The upward trending heat in the state is not just unusual—it is predicted to become life-threatening, pushing communities, ecosystems, and infrastructure to the brink.
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Australia’s Oceans Just Hit Their Hottest Year on Record—Here’s Why That Matters
Australia’s oceans are heating at an alarming rate. In 2024, sea surface temperatures reached record highs, marking the hottest year on record for our surrounding waters.