Surprising thing making teens anxious
Aussie children are feeling hopeless and anxious about an unexpected issue, and they are blaming their parents for the problem.
Sustainability
Macron pushed to make $29.6m apology
The bizarre spat between two world leaders has escalated with Brazil’s president saying he won’t accept $29.6 million in aid unless the French president apologises.
First wives at centre of nasty global spat
A brawl between their husbands has dragged Brigitte Macron and Michelle Bolsonaro into a saga not of their making, which could affect millions.
Map reveals global ‘catastrophe’
As a record number of fires wreak destruction in the Amazon rainforest, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has made an outlandish claim.
‘Invisible’ water crisis threatens us all
Water quality is getting so bad that without urgent action it will affect human health, massively reduce food production and, consequently, stall economic progress, a World Bank report warns.
Moment rare Amazon tribe was filmed
Incredible footage of an uncontacted tribe in the Amazon rainforest has been released as a “cry for help” from activists.
Hidden problem with recycling plan
Australians are diligent when it comes to recycling — but there’s a big problem with our current scheme, and its environmental impact is huge.
Huge cost of popular travel selfie
Hordes of Aussie tourists visit seemingly innocent hot spots without realising they’re supporting an insidious and cruel global trade.
Huge win for ancient Aussie site
Australia’s Budj Bim Cultural Landscape has become the first site added to the UNESCO World Heritage List for its Aboriginal cultural importance.
Robert Irwin image of his late father
Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s young son Robert Irwin has honoured his late father with an Instagram post. The similarities between the two are uncanny as Robert and Steve both feed Murray the crocodile.
‘A dark day’: Celebrities slam Japan
The country has been accused of doing this secretly for more than 30 years. But now Japan is doing this controversial practice openly.
Flows into Murray drop to dismal rate
The Murray River, Lower Lakes and Coorong are experiencing water scarcity because the basin is “very dry”, with half the usual flows to SA expected from July 1.
Entangled Cape Nelson whale freed
Whale entangled in rope at Cape Nelson near Portland in Victoria has been freed.
Big change for Aussie yellow bins
An Australian council has proposed making wheelie bins see-through as a way to “rubbish shame” people into recycling properly.
How we all eat 5g of plastic each week
Every week each Australian inadvertently eats 5g of plastic — that’s the amount of plastic it takes to make a credit card.
Canada to ban single-use plastics
Canada is aiming to ban single-use plastics across the country in just two years’ time, with straws and plastic cutlery at the top of the list.
Australia’s 20 years of natural destruction
Australia has been called out by a global study that identified governments dropping the ball on land protection.
How balloons led to this grisly discovery
It’s a party staple but most people don’t think about what happens to balloons after we use them — until now. WARNING: DISTRESSING.
Map reveals China’s disturbing secret
Scientists have long suspected someone, somewhere was producing something banned by the world. Now it’s clear who’s to blame.
Another sad find in grisly whale trend
A disturbing trend is taking place along the world’s coastlines, and the discovery of a dead whale on an Italian beach is the latest harrowing example. WARNING: Distressing images
Vulnerable critters defying the drought
The discovery of endangered wildlife in our parks amid drought conditions has reinvigorated SA conservation groups.
Huge threat Australia is ignoring
It’s the life-and-death issue on which Australia is “irresponsible to the extreme”. And 30 leading experts in the field are furious.
‘Breakthrough’ find in plastic crisis
A breakthrough discovery from scientists in the US could be the solution the planet needs for this urgent problem — recyclable plastics.
‘It’s not something to be proud of’
A startling online map shows why Australia has a reputation that should concern us all. And it’s emerging as an unlikely election issue.
Planet’s ‘last chance’ before ‘annihilation’
Up to one million species are facing the threat of extinction, a bombshell report is set to warn, as we approach a dangerous tipping point.
Big plastic bag myth exposed
A three-year experiment has revealed that consumers who think they’re using eco-friendly bags might not be getting what they paid for.
Map reveals massive Aussie shame
It’s hard to see but experts warn the consequences will be dire and this map shows why Australia must wear some blame.
Man charged for hitting woman with horse
A man has been charged with a number of offences after he seriously injured a woman with his galloping horse while crashing a protest.
Mass extinction event ‘imminent’
The devastating impact of human activity on the Earth’s biodiversity has been laid bare in a shocking new report by the United Nations.
Animal extinction crisis ‘inevitable’
Australia is in the midst of an animal extinction crisis, with the rate of wipe-out of native species set to skyrocket in coming years.
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