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Bianca Hall is The Age's environment and climate reporter, and has worked in a range of roles including as a senior writer, city editor, and in the federal politics bureau in Canberra.

Disinformation reigns as bushfires devastate California

Disinformation reigns as bushfires devastate California

US authorities are struggling to counter misinformation at a time when miscalculations can have deadly consequences.

  • by Bianca Hall

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LA fires as it happened: Death toll rises as residents return to scenes of devastation

LA fires as it happened: Death toll rises as residents return to scenes of devastation

Firefighters are still battling fierce infernos across Los Angeles as residents return to burnt-out neighbourhoods to be met with scenes of devastation. Follow our live coverage.

  • by Josefine Ganko and Bianca Hall
Firefighters warn of power shortages sparked by coal station fires
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Firefighters warn of power shortages sparked by coal station fires

Firefighters have warned Victoria’s power supply could be at risk, and extra pressure placed on the national grid, as crucial firefighting equipment used to respond to mine and power station fires undergoes repairs.

  • by Bianca Hall
This tiny sugar glider needs help, but carers are stretched to breaking point

This tiny sugar glider needs help, but carers are stretched to breaking point

Wildlife rescuers have fielded almost a call a minute, and some services are reducing their hours, as demand soars for help for injured wildlife.

  • by Bianca Hall and Margaret Gordon
For decades, people have believed this dingo myth. DNA testing has revealed the truth

For decades, people have believed this dingo myth. DNA testing has revealed the truth

Dingoes are one of Australia’s few remaining apex predators, but have long been misunderstood.

  • by Bianca Hall
Police, nurses and firefighters to be enticed to buy electric vehicles

Police, nurses and firefighters to be enticed to buy electric vehicles

Essential workers and low and middle-income earners will be enticed with government-subsidised cheaper loans to take up electric vehicles, including second-hand EVs.

  • by Bianca Hall
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Rare glimpse at stunning reef beside Woodside’s gas-drilling ambitions
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Rare glimpse at stunning reef beside Woodside’s gas-drilling ambitions

Scott Reef is, in the words of author Tim Winton, the last “unspoiled” clear-water coral reef in Australia. It’s also near the site of a major gas-drilling proposal.

  • by Bianca Hall
How to choose sustainable seafood for your Christmas lunch
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How to choose sustainable seafood for your Christmas lunch

Farmed Tasmanian salmon is on the naughty list this year, but plenty of delicious options will keep you in the good graces of the environment.

  • by Bianca Hall
Plibersek made a vow on environmental reforms. Albanese has put that at risk

Plibersek made a vow on environmental reforms. Albanese has put that at risk

It appears the prime minister has put Labor’s political survival ahead of the survival of Australia’s endangered species

  • by Nick O'Malley and Bianca Hall
Multibillion-dollar plan to convert coal into ‘clean’ hydrogen falters

Multibillion-dollar plan to convert coal into ‘clean’ hydrogen falters

The controversial plan was billed as a lifeline for the Latrobe Valley’s ageing brown coal industry.

  • by Bianca Hall and Nick Toscano
‘Chaos’: Parks Victoria under review as national parks promises broken

‘Chaos’: Parks Victoria under review as national parks promises broken

Speculation is rife within the sector that, at the end of the review process, Parks Victoria could be folded into the environment department.

  • by Bianca Hall and Benjamin Preiss

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