Abbott woos Northern Australia
Tony Abbott will release the Coalition’s “vision” for northern Australia today but avoid immediate big dollar promises by saying he would commission a White Paper on policy option. The White Paper, to…
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Pulp mill politics set to dominate Tasmanian election
Tasmanian premier Lara Giddings cleared the way for the state to head to the polls late last week. Having sacked Greens ministers Nick McKim and Cassy O'Connor from her Cabinet, Giddings set the election…
Here’s why you’re craving the outdoors so much during the coronavirus lockdown
Spending some time outdoors can help restore mental well-being, but physical distancing remains important during the coronavirus pandemic.
Small businesses that go green could make a big impact in South Africa: study analyses what’s in their way
When up to 3.5 million small businesses go green, this will benefit South Africa’s environment and help the businesses survive in a changing climate.
How cities can add accessible green space in a post‑coronavirus world
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the lack of green space available to those living in urban areas. Cities must be managed as ecosystems to make them more liveable and resilient.
How making homes energy efficient could boost the economy and create jobs
More ambitious plans for making the UK’s homes energy efficient could create 22,545 new full-time jobs.
The true damage of invasive alien species was just revealed in a landmark report. Here’s how we must act
Alien invaders are penetrating the borders of every country in the world. Now the full extent of the problems and potential solutions have been exposed, in a new United Nations report.
Can an album still define the times? Oh Well. Whatever. Nevermind.
Nirvana’s Nevermind was emblematic of the 1990s. But in today’s fragmented digital age, can anyone nominate an album that defines the first or second decade of the 21st century?
Leadsom faces post‑Brexit anger from both farmers and environmentalists
Britain’s new environment secretary has a tough job on her hands.
South Africa finally has a masterplan for a renewable energy industry: here’s what it says
South Africa’s ambitious renewable energy masterplan has been approved, but will need huge funding and co-ordination between government departments.
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