Environment

‘We will not stop’Protesters arrested as CBD rally turns ugly

Protesters have been arrested in Perth’s CBD after they refused to leave a busy city street. The group, spear-headed by Extinction Rebellion WA, are calling for urgent action on climate change.

Michael Traill

New FORECASTWeather warning for a long wet summer

Talk about extremes. Experts are warning of the likelihood of both flooding and fires over our summer season. Find out the areas most at risk.

David Mills

‘Willing to risk arrest’Extinction Rebellion plan ‘civil disobedience’ in CBD

Parts of Perth’s CBD could be brought to a standstill tomorrow as Extinction Rebellion climate protesters plan to hold a music festival on the Malcolm Street Bridge.

Michael Traill

EnvironmentPush to list platypus vulnerable species

Scientists and environment groups are moving to have the platypus declared 'vulnerable' after research showed its numbers are dwindling.

Rebecca Gredley

EnvironmentTrump rails against Paris climate accord

Donald Trump has railed against the Paris climate accord, telling the G20 summit that it was designed to cripple the American economy, not save the planet.

Deb Riechmann and Aya Batrawy

EnvironmentMorrison ready to ditch carry-over credits

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has indicated the government will drop controversial credits towards meeting carbon emission reduction targets.

Daniel McCulloch and Rebecca Gredley

Wait is overPopular tourist spot Greens Pool finally open

After almost a year, Denmark’s William Bay National Park has officially reopened to the public.

Kellie Balaam

EnvironmentBritain to ban new petrol cars by 2030

The UK is bringing forward its ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to 2030, as part of its drive to zero emissions by 2050.

Susanna Twidale

READER POLLYour personal rubbish tally revealed

The amount of garbage Australia is sending to landfill has been revealed, and broken down by person it’s a lot more than you probably think.

David Mills

EnvironmentAustralia's climate plans lag on G20 stage

Australia and India are the only two G20 members without a carbon pricing scheme or plans to implement one, a new report has found ahead of a virtual summit.

Rebecca Gredley and Tiffanie Turnbull

EnvironmentMore than 4.5b containers recycled in NSW

More than 4.5 billion containers and bottles have been recycled in NSW since the introduction of the state's return and earn scheme in 2017.

Tiffanie Turnbull

CLIMATE CHANGEAussie weather warning: Hot days ‘triple in 20yrs’

Australia’s climate has gotten extremely hot extremely quickly, according to a new report – and there are warnings about what we should expect next.

David Mills

Green promisesOoshies is focus amid Woolies’ plastic pledge

Woolworths has been questioned if it will retain its promotional collectibles Ooshies after implementing ambitious plastic reduction targets.

Gerard Cockburn

Big consumerWoolies commits to full green energy switch by 2025

It is the latest Australian company to join the global RE100 movement, bringing together businesses around the world to commit to 100 per cent renewable power.

Climate changeWoodside rolls out new emission targets

The group joins a growing number of major resources companies setting interim targets on the way to hitting their Paris Agreement commitments.

Sean Smith

EnvironmentConcern for nation over $32b power plan

Australia is seeing an unstoppable wave of action on clean job creation, the Climate Council says, as NSW unveils a $32 billion plan to turn away from coal.

Luke Costin

Long voyageEngine trouble stalls Sanders’ round-the-world trip

Sailing legend Jon Sanders is so close yet so far from completing his 11th world circumnavigation — because he’s stuck in Bundaberg. But it’s not the coronavirus keeping him there.

Plan for plastics‘Time to act’: WA to phase out single-use plastic

WA will phase out a range of single use plastics by 2023 - including plastic straws, thick plastic bags, and plastic plates and cutlery.

Charlotte Elton

‘Lock her up’Protester to plead guilty to peak hour tripod stunt

An Extinction Rebellion protester sparked traffic chaos when she suspended herself from a tripod on a major Brisbane road.

Vanessa Marsh

EnvironmentMan locks himself to Qld mine machinery

A man has locked himself to a concrete batching plant in protest against the Carmichael coalmine in central Queensland.

Marty Silk

EnvironmentSouth Aust farmers free to grow GM crops

The South Australian government has rejected bids by 11 councils to keep a ban on genetically-modified crops in their regions.

Tim Dornin

EnvironmentAustralian bees recorded working at night

Scientists using high-quality images have found two species of Australian bees who have adapted their vision and are busy pollinating at night.

Waste warriorsThe Great Southern earns 2020 Tidy Town credentials

The Great Southern is well represented in this year’s Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards with Albany, Kojonup and Wellstead named finalists for the State title.

Kellie Balaam

EnvironmentGreens aim to ban koala habitat clearing

The Greens want to establish a moratorium on clearing koala habitat, after the Morrison government approved a NSW quarry extension where hectares will be dozed.

Rebecca Gredley