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Environmentalists worry as Labor seeks consensus on new federal nature laws

Environment minister Murray Watt is restarting the process after the government shelved earlier proposed reforms

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2025

Marine fungi could help feed the world and fight disease

Fungi are nature’s recyclers and chemists, turning waste into useful products and creating an array of enzymes and compounds. By harnessing this potential through fungal biotechnology (using fungi to develop products and technologies for various applications), we can create sustainable materials, food and processes that help solve global challenges like…

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2025

What animators can learn from this award-winning graduate short, reveals a former Disney and DreamWorks pro

Shelley Page talks Trash – a gritty, visceral short from ESMA that stunned juries and earned Oscar attention.

Creative Bloq · Jun 13, 2025

10 “Green” Products That Are Worse for the Environment

In the age of climate awareness and conscious consumerism, “green” has become more than a color—it’s a label, a marketing strategy, and a badge of honor. Shoppers around the globe are trying to make smarter, more sustainable decisions in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. But sometimes, the products…

Clever Dude · Jun 12, 2025

Dorothy Myers obituary

Other lives: Environmentalist whose research identified pesticides with deadly impacts in the global south and contributed to the Rotterdam Convention

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025

These 5 Dog Breeds Are Loved by Teachers, Nurses, and Therapists

Teachers, nurses, and therapists spend their days caring for others, often in high-stress environments. They need a companion who offers comfort, calm, and unconditional support when they come home. That’s why many in these caring professions gravitate toward certain therapy dog breeds that are known for their gentle temperaments and…

Clever Dude · Jun 12, 2025

Harare goes green: capital city leads Zimbabwe’s climate fight with bold urban solutions

Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, is fast becoming a key player in the battle against climate change, developing innovative approaches to tackle waste management, restore degraded ecosystems, and promote sustainable urban planning. Like many other cities across the globe, Harare faces significant environmental challenges - yet it is also a…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 12, 2025

Drought declared in Yorkshire after extremely dry spring

The UK has seen one of the driest springs on record this year

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Yorkshire in drought with low water levels in reservoirs after dry spring

The county is the latest in the north of England to see its status moved to ‘drought’ after the driest spring for 132 years.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

"We’re taking action to protect the environment that we cherish": UTMB Mont Blanc runners will be rewarded for choosing low carbon travel options in bid to reduce race emissions by 20%

A new audit reveals that 88% of the UTMB Mont Blanc's total emissions are generated by transport, and race organizers want to reduce that number

Advnture · Jun 12, 2025