The Latest Breaking News from Environment

Canada’s carbon tax is popular, innovative and helps save the planet – but now it faces the axe

As prime minister Justin Trudeau trails in polls, opposition seek to persuade voters environmental policy is a burden

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2024

Hafta letters: EY employee’s death, toxic work culture, journalism

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Newslaundry · Oct 5, 2024

Businesses say Australia’s economy depends on the environment. Will Labor’s ‘nature-positive’ summit help?

Financial leaders have urged the country to focus on protecting and restoring nature – but details remain thin on the ground

The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2024

Dangerous satellite air pollution exists in a legal loophole

Air pollution from re-entering satellites is a potential environmental disaster that evades Earth-based laws, experts say.

Space · Oct 4, 2024

Miner breached environmental laws in 'almighty' blast

Maules Creek Coal has been found guilty of failing to comply with environmental protections over a blast that shook locals and sent two workers to hospital.

AAP · Oct 4, 2024

New video shows sharks making an easy meal of spiky sea urchins, shedding light on an undersea mystery

Long-spined sea urchins have emerged as an environmental issue off Australia’s far south coast. Native to temperate waters around New South Wales, the urchins have expanded their range south as oceans warm. There, they devour kelp and invertebrates, leaving barren habitats in their wake.

The Conversation · Oct 4, 2024

G20 environment ministers back funding for forest conservation

Environment ministers of the Group of 20 nations agreed Thursday to support the creation of funding sources for ecosystem services, acknowledging Brazil’s proposal to establish a trust fund for forest conservation

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2024

Sarah Jessica Parker practices this folklore ritual every month in her home – psychologists say her sensory environment promotes good fortune

The actress transitions into a new month with an age-old custom that combines a 'verbal intention' with a 'sensory experience,' according to wellness experts

Homes & Gardens · Oct 3, 2024

Environment ministers summoned over bird flu threat

Australia is looking at vaccinations for bird flu as environment ministers are called to a special meeting to discuss the threat to wildlife.

AAP · Oct 3, 2024

Nature 'taken for granted' sparks calls for change

Environmentalists, insurers and industry groups have aligned to warn Australia must address biodiversity loss to meet global promises and protect the economy.

AAP · Oct 3, 2024