View from The Hill: pressure on embattled Ley to do a deal on EPBC reform Sussan Ley will survive “the killing season”, as commentators dub the fag end of the political year. But she’s in bad shape. The Conversation · Oct 29, 2025
Bureau of Meteorology apologises for new website and promises changes after ‘flawed’ update BoM’s statement comes after federal environment minister says site refresh ‘not meeting many users’ expectations’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2025
New images reveal the Milky Way’s stunning galactic plane in more detail than ever before The Milky Way is a rich and complex environment. We see it as a luminous line stretching across the night sky, composed of innumerable stars. The Conversation · Oct 28, 2025
Environment Agency hits back at ‘unfair’ claims of incompetence over waste crime Philip Duffy, the agency’s chief executive, called the waste team ‘excellent’ and ‘hardworking’. Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025
How banks affect the environment and the role your money plays in it When you think about your environmental footprint, what comes to mind first? Maybe the flights you take, the car you drive or whether you choose the train instead. Perhaps it is the plastic you try to avoid, the clothes you buy or the food on your plate. But what about… The Conversation · Oct 28, 2025
Solar storms have influenced our history – an environmental historian explains how they could also threaten our future In May 2024, part of the Sun exploded. The Conversation · Oct 28, 2025
‘Shock and anger’ as Labor proposes giving states more power over fossil fuel projects Extracts of planned changes to the EPBC Act prompt ‘anger’ from conservation organisations that fear nature protection will be weakened The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2025
'Don't go too far': MPs warn of environment concessions Labor backbenchers want the environment minister to hold firm on controversial reforms to nature protections as negotiations drag on. AAP · Oct 28, 2025
Organised crime making millions from illegal waste dumping in UK, says committee Peers say ‘woeful’ record on prosecutions has led to a ‘low-risk, high-reward’ criminal culture The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2025
Regulators failing to tackle fly-tipping by organised crime groups, peers say A House of Lords committee called for a root and branch review of serious and organised waste crime. Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025
Organised crime groups are ‘illegally dumping 38 million tonnes of waste each year’ Peers said they were “unimpressed with the lack of interest shown by the police” when it came to tackling serious and organised waste crime The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
Those who defend nature against Labour’s growth agenda are not ‘traitors’ Letter: The environment is not a barrier to growth, or an internet meme, says Sally Hayns in response to the government’s social media post based on the popular BBC show The Traitors The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025
The world is headed for re-globalization not de-globalization, as ‘coalitions of the willing’ emerge, Mastercard chair and former USTR official says “So you’re seeing more regional concentrations of trade, and I think you’re seeing new experiments being born in this environment.” Fortune · Oct 27, 2025
‘Minimalist’ lifestyles may not effectively tackle overconsumption. Can performance management help? Overconsumption of material goods is a problem with significant consequences, from environmental crises – it’s a key driver of resource depletion – to diminished personal well-being – it can lead to a host of mental health challenges. One popular answer to this problem is minimalism, a lifestyle that promises freedom… The Conversation · Oct 27, 2025
GamesRadar · Oct 27, 2025 Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has stunning imagery, but falls flat on delivering on the promise of its presentation Opinion | Bloodlines 2 has some striking moments that almost work, but become completely unravelled, lacking impact in play
Frugal Gardening · Oct 27, 2025 Why Moisture Levels Matter More in Autumn You can feel it the second you step outside—autumn air just hits differently. The sun’s still shining, but there’s a crispness that creeps in, tugging the warmth right out of your skin. Your hair starts doing its own thing, your houseplants look slightly offended, and suddenly you’re googling “best humidifiers…
The Conversation · Oct 27, 2025 Why most of us are reluctant to switch banks, even though it could cut our environmental impact Beyond cutting back on meat or making the jump to an electric vehicle, another way consumers can reduce their environmental impact is to switch to a green bank. It’s a lifestyle change that could deliver powerful effects – removing money from the fossil fuels pipeline – for little effort or…
Euronews · Oct 27, 2025 “Stay on track” on zero-emissions vehicles, say France and Spain. Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews’ energy and environment reporter, Marta Pacheco, and Euronews' tech reporter, Cynthia Kroet.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2025 Environment minister could approve projects at odds with nature laws under Labor overhaul New ‘national interest’ provision revealed as extracts of legislation circulated to stakeholders before bill introduced to parliament later this week
The Guardian - AU · Oct 26, 2025 Opposition wants ‘balanced outcome’ on environment protection reforms – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Oct 26, 2025 'Get on board': minister's environment overhaul appeal Negotiating the passage of major environment reforms through parliament is pulling the federal government in different directions.
Space · Oct 26, 2025 Space radiation can produce some organic molecules detected on icy moons As missions prepare to visit ocean worlds like Enceladus and Europa, new findings show scientists must first learn to distinguish between radiation-made organics and those born in a subsurface sea.
AAP · Oct 26, 2025 Battle ahead for Labor as details on nature bill emerge Labor insists its long-awaited environmental reforms will be passed through the Senate despite objections from both the opposition and Greens.
Clever Dude · Oct 25, 2025 11 Rules of Power Every Man Must Master Power isn’t about shouting the loudest or having the biggest paycheck. It’s about mastering control over yourself and your environment. True power comes from restraint, awareness, and the ability to act intentionally rather than emotionally. Every man who learns the unspoken rules of power gains an edge in his career,…
Metal Hammer · Oct 25, 2025 "I don't think it would be the right environment for a proper rock and roll show." Guns N' Roses man Slash on Las Vegas Sphere A Guns N' Roses residency at Las Vegas' groundbreaking Sphere venue seems unlikely