The mystery of dead dolphins in Port River
An investigation has revealed what may have killed five young dolphins in the Port River pod – and researchers point the finger at more than one factor.
Environment & Climate
‘Driven mad’: Power plant noise like a jet engine
Desperate residents in Adelaide’s north say a new power plant is like trying to sleep through a jet plane landing and are heading to the caravan park just for a rest.
Coldest day of the year coming as record wet winter predicted
As the state braces for the coldest day of the year so far, climate experts predict one of the wettest winters since records began – find out where to pick up free sandbags.
BP fined thousands for Largs Bay fuel leak
UK petrol giant BP has agreed to pay more than $65,000 over a 2020 hose failure that caused a jet fuel spill into the Port River at Largs Bay.
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Murray Darling debate boils over as scientists feud
Three Murray Darling Basin researchers have released another study – but this one is questioning a group of rival water experts.
Residents vs ever-expanding mines
A group of Adelaide residents is demanding law changes to stop private mines and quarries encroaching on nearby properties and raising toxic dust.
The South Aussies ready to pay the price in climate fight
South Australians are split on whether it’s worth it to them to fix climate change – but experts warn a key factor could prove to be false economy.
Ecologist fights to save ‘living dead’ of the Adelaide Hills
A scientist and an army of volunteers are trying to replant a staggering 150,000ha of the Mt Lofty Ranges, to save its animals from “paying the extinction debt”.
Tropic wonder: The garden that wouldn’t die
Ten years ago, heating was switched off in Adelaide’s Bicentennial Conservatory. Many tropical plants weren’t expected to live – but this weekend the survivors will be shown off.
Management of mangroves a ‘clear breach of the Act’
Local scientists have lodged a formal complaint with the federal government alleging a breach of the Environment Protection Act caused devastation in the St Kilda Mangroves.
Controversial Belair National Park soccer pitches ruled out
Plans to replace the Belair golf course with soccer fields will not be allowed to go ahead, the environment minister has declared.
Climate second only to COVID on SA’s priority list
South Australians rate action on man-made climate change action as the nation’s highest priority after tackling coronavirus.
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