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Plastic found inside most young turtles

Most young turtles caught off the coast of Queensland have ingested plastics, new research shows. 

Mexico slammed over fireball in Gulf

Environmentalists have criticised Mexico's state-owned oil company after a gas leak at an underwater pipeline unleashed a subaquatic fireball.

Concern over Kosciuszko tourism blueprint

The crunch of tyres hasn't been heard on the summit of Mt Kosciuszko for 44 years but could be a reality should new tourism plans prevail.

This adorable mouse was considered extinct for over 100 years — until we found it hiding in plain sight

One rodent species, Gould’s mouse (Pseudomys gouldii), is set to be crossed off Australia’s extinct species list.

Nothing to fear from a smaller, older population

Sustainable Population Australia believes there is nothing to fear from the downward projection of population size in the 2021 Intergenerational Report from 40 million to 38.8 million by 2061.

Namadgi, river corridors closed for deer and pig cull

Parts of Namadgi National Park and the Molonglo and Murrumbidgee River corridors are closed from today for a deer and pig cull.

Plastic Free Morning Tea launched in Canberra ahead of Plastic Free July

Aiming for cleaner streets, oceans and communities, the Plastic Free Foundation officially launched a new plastic waste initiative at Government House in Canberra on World Ocean Day, Tuesday 8 June. Known for the...

$50,000 Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery grants up for grabs

Eligible local Landcare groups, environment networks and community groups working on bushfire recovery projects can now access funding of around $50,000 as part of a grants program. Funded by the Australian Government Department...

Not just Parliament House: Canberra should become a National Park City

Becoming Australia’s first National Park City would make Canberra a more attractive destination, says Labor MLA Marisa Paterson.

What’s on for World Environment Day 5 June

World Environment Day, 5 June, is the United Nations’ day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Here's a quick guide to WED events in the Canberra region.

Are you prepared to axe your wood heater to protect the environment?

Australian science communicator Karl Kruszelnicki AM, also known as Dr Karl, says even modern wood burning stoves are big polluters.

Royalla-y ticked off: Quarrels over quarry

Royalla residents are riled by a proposal to build a quarry nearby. They believe the possible environmental and social impacts – dust, illness, noise, environmental degradation, and water scarcity – outweigh the benefits, both for their village and for the wider region, including southern ACT suburbs.

Sustainable agriculture proposed in future ACT NRM plan

The ACT Government is developing a new 20-year Natural Resource Management (NRM) plan for the Territory and is seeking community input.

ANU commits to negative carbon emissions by 2030

In an Australian first, the Australian National University has committed to achieving ‘below zero’ carbon emissions by the year 2030.

New guide will connect kids to Canberra’s Amazing Nature

Canberra children can find out more about the capital’s wildlife and environment thanks to a new guide published this week.

Canberra revealed as world’s most sustainable city

Canberra has been named the most sustainable city in the world, leading with excellent public transport and air quality, according to a new study by Uswitch.   The study analysed green spaces throughout...

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