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Biodegradable plastics that actually break down might finally be here
What if you could add enzymes to plastic, which would decompose the plastic into safe and biodegradable parts after use? Scientists are doing just that.
- by Bianca Hall
Farmers’ campaign against feral deer trapped in Victoria’s red tape
Marie and David Trigg have fought for three years to control feral deer on their property, but say they have been met with bureaucratic delay.
- by Bianca Hall
‘Just heartbreak’: At least a dozen homes lost in bushfires near Sydney
Two emergency warnings were issued for bushfires in NSW on Saturday, as firefighters continue to fight blazes across the state overnight following hot conditions.
- by Perry Duffin and Eryk Bagshaw
Angus Dalton
Bushfires
Bushfires engulf homes north of Sydney
Homes have been lost in an out of control bushfire raging at Koolewong, on the Central Coast just north of Sydney.
Heatwave conditions predicted for large parts of Australia
Hot, dry and windy weather is fuelling extreme fire danger in south-eastern Australia, marking an ominous start to summer.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons and Bianca Hall
National weather forecast for Saturday November 29
National weather forecast for Saturday November 29.
What the state’s growing system of shark sensors is telling us
Catching, tagging and releasing three species of sharks most commonly involved in biting humans is providing critical intelligence to marine scientists.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/environment