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Environment

Australia needs harsher laws to reduce deforestation rates, research finds

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Recent research from the University of Queensland found Australia’s environmental laws are failing to stop high rates of land clearing for agriculture, development, and mining.  The data collected between 2014 and 2021, revealed that two-thirds of the clearing was potentially non-compliant with at least one applicable law.  Image: Image: Unsplash/ Matt Palmer Produced By: Sameen …

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Lack of Public Consultation for heritage Greenspace: Brisbane Olympics

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Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympic Games and there’s been much discourse over which sporting facilities should be revamped or rebuilt. Some proposals call for stadiums to be built over green spaces such as Brisbane’s heritage listed Victoria Park, which has sparked the old debate of infrastructure versus the environment. Story supplied by 4ZZZ Image: …

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National Food Waste Summit tackles Australia’s 7.6 million tons of food waste

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Imagine the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, but rather than cricket or AFL being played there, picture it filled to the top of the stands, with food waste. Stale sandwiches, soggy pasta, mouldy tomatoes, and then imagine that ten times and you have the 7.6 million tons of food waste created by this country each year. …

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National Tree Day: tree planting can help with mental health

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Today marks the 25th anniversary of National Tree Day. Planet Ark an environmental organisation, is encouraging Australians to connect with nature to help their mental health. Since 1996, over five million volunteers have planted more than 27 million native trees. The day promotes environmental responsibility and the psychological benefits of nature. Jennifer McMillan, Planet Ark’s …

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Rice breeding initiative to reduce crops eco footprint

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A black rice breeding project could reduce the crop’s environmental impact by developing new ‘climate smart’ varieties of rice. The initiative is a collaboration between Southern Cross University, Australian Research Council and the Natural Rice Company. Image: Image Credit: Southern Cross University Produced By: Toni Pankaluic Featured In Story: Dr Szabolcs Lehoczki-Krsjak – Research Fellow …

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