Why one cat food brand has made it a priority to bring life back to our reefs Reef restoration is critical to healthy oceans and marine life. Here’s how a surprising partner is making it possible. The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2022
Scientists warn government must aim for faster transition to net zero to save Great Barrier Reef Marine scientists say they hope a new-look parliament will lead to more ambitious climate targets amid more frequent coral bleaching events. ABC News · May 24, 2022
This election, are the teals ready to take on the fossil fuel lobby that’s captured the major parties? Historians of tomorrow will puzzle over why an election preceded by fire and floods hasn’t centred on the future to which both parties are committing us The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022
Climate change is killing trees in Queensland's tropical rainforests In recent years, the Great Barrier Reef off Australia’s northeast coast has seen multiple events of mass coral bleaching as human-caused global warming has driven sustained high temperatures in the ocean. The Conversation · May 18, 2022
Australia’s tropical rainforests have been dying faster for decades in ‘clear and stark climate warning’ Scientists compare findings of tree study to mass coral bleaching in Great Barrier Reef The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2022
We must end our command-and-control relationship with the environment if we are to arrest its destruction Despite the magnitude of Australia’s environmental decline, we still have the opportunity and ability to turn things around The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2022
I want my vote to count for nature: how do the major parties stack up? The animals and plants at risk of extinction finally made it onto the political agenda last week, as Labor and the Greens launched biodiversity policies ahead of the federal election. The Conversation · May 16, 2022
What the next Australian government must do to save the Great Barrier Reef Widespread coral bleaching has now occurred on the Great Barrier Reef for the fourth time in seven years. As the world has heated up more and more, there’s less and less chance for corals to recover. The Conversation · May 12, 2022
PM pivots to counter character attacks Scott Morrison has acknowledged he'll have to change the way he approaches the prime ministership if his government is returned. AAP · May 12, 2022
Labor pledges millions in funding to protect threatened species and Great Barrier Reef Opposition says it will also provide a response to the Samuel review into Australia’s national environmental laws The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2022
Labor pledges more money to protect Great Barrier Reef from climate change if elected Federal Labor announces an additional $194 million over four years to protect the Great Barrier Reef from climate change if it wins government on May 21. ABC News · May 12, 2022
Australia says most Great Barrier Reef coral studied this year was bleached Australian scientists confirm the mass bleaching, yet are hopeful the world's largest coral reef ecosystem can recover. WEKU · May 11, 2022
Most Great Barrier Reef coral studied this year was bleached Australian government scientists say 91% of the Great Barrier Reef coral surveyed this year was bleached in the fourth mass event in seven years The Independent UK · May 11, 2022
Great Barrier Reef bleaching occurred on over 90 per cent of reefs this summer, report reveals The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority annual snapshot details how the 2021-22 summer led to a mass bleaching event of coral. ABC News · May 11, 2022
The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2022 ‘Devastating’: 91% of reefs surveyed on Great Barrier Reef affected by coral bleaching in 2022 Report reveals extent of sixth mass bleaching event with worst-affected reefs between Cape Tribulation and Whitsundays
ABC News · May 6, 2022 Darumbal Aboriginal people celebrate historic sea country agreement on Great Barrier Reef The Darumbal people will manage more than 36,000 square kilometres of sea country off the central Queensland coast, using methods based on cultural lore and science.
The Conversation · May 5, 2022 Scorched dystopia or liveable planet? Here’s where the climate policies of our political hopefuls will take us The federal election campaign takes place against a background of flooding on Australia’s east coast, where some residents remain in temporary accommodation a month after the disaster. It’s just the latest reminder Australia is set to become a poster child for climate change harms.
The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2022 Leading scientist calls for Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching report to be released before election ‘We’re not supposed to live in a secret society,’ expert says after agency delays publishing maps of damage
The Conversation · Apr 28, 2022 Fail: our report card on the government's handling of Australia's extinction crisis Australia is losing more biodiversity than any other developed nation. Already this year the charismatic and once abundant gang gang cockatoo has been added to our national threatened species list, the koala has been listed as endangered and the Great Barrier Reef suffered another mass bleaching event.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022 Clive Palmer’s proposed open-cut mine could have ‘far-reaching impact’ on Great Barrier Reef, study finds Study finds tidal currents could introduce pollution from coalmine into seagrass meadows and dugong sanctuary in marine park
The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2022 Google doodle marks Earth Day 2022 with stark images of climate crisis Time-lapse satellite images show glacial retreat at Mount Kilimanjaro, Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching, deforestation in Germany and Greenland glacial melt
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 19, 2022 Suss This Boujee-As Floating Hotel You Can Stay At In The Heart Of The Great Barrier Reef Vacay time?
The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2022 US calls on Australia to increase 2030 emission reduction pledge to help prevent ‘greater destruction’ Senior official says US ‘determined that everyone raise ambition’ in tackling climate crisis and stresses need to keep heating below 1.5C
ABC News · Apr 13, 2022 George Christensen's successor to inherit a diverse electorate where corals and coal collide George Christensen was a thorn in the Liberal National Party's side until the end — sensationally quitting the party and parliament last week before pledging his allegiance to Pauline Hanson's One Nation party today to run on a Senate ticket.
ABC News · Apr 10, 2022 Mermaids of the Capricorn Coast bond over shared love but warn novices to use caution For years Taffy Brown would don an iridescent mermaid tail and swim in the secluded shores of the southern Great Barrier Reef. Initially, fear of judgement meant her weekend trips were done in secret — but that all changed when she met someone just like her.