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Cotton growers unpick ways to improve soil health

A research project is trying to unpick ways for cotton growers to improve their environmental credentials by boosting soil health on their farms.

AAP · Jun 8, 2024

You Can Already Play This Nintendo Switch Frog Pet Sim And More Wholesome Direct Highlights

A farming sim about raising frogs was among the best of this year's Wholesome Direct, along with other games about cute critters and photography.

Inverse · Jun 8, 2024

High court rules Home Office acted unlawfully over visa documents

Home Office failed to provide digital proof of status to those applying for visa extensions, in new Windrush-style scandal

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2024

Pressure mounts on Tanya Plibersek to assess water impacts of NT Beetaloo Basin fracking project

NT government’s environmental management plan approval of Tamboran gas development spurs calls for federal minister to step in

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2024

Hydropower damages river systems in Africa: how more solar and wind power can solve this problem

Across the African continent, more than 300 new hydropower projects are planned to meet the growing demand for electricity. Some of these will require big dams, which can have major negative environmental impacts. Another looming problem with hydropower is that the water cycle is affected by climate change. Water availability…

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024

We aren't evolving fast enough to keep up with changes in culture

Social media, city life and even our sweet tooth can affect stress levels, health and even how many children we have.

LiveScience · Jun 6, 2024

As Temperatures Rise, So Does Pressure to Engineer the Ocean

New technology might help us combat the climate crisis. But is it safe to tinker with the seas?

The Walrus · Jun 6, 2024

South Africa’s largest oil refinery sold for a few cents: will BP and Shell be held accountable for environmental damage?

The sale of the South African Petroleum Refinery (Sapref), jointly owned by multinational energy companies BP and Shell, to the state-owned Central Energy Fund for R1 (five US cents) raises questions about whether the company is evading its social and environmental liabilities.

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024

Streamlining new offshore gas fields still on the table

Changes to environmental approvals for new offshore gas will return to federal parliament after a review, despite being pulled in a recent deal with the Greens.

AAP · Jun 6, 2024

What will Australia’s proposed Environment Information Agency do for nature?

Last week, the Albanese government introduced legislation to create a new statutory body called Environment Information Australia. The bill is due for debate in parliament today. The government clearly expects the bill will pass, because the new body has already been allocated A$54 million over four years in the May…

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024