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Nuclear power and climate change
June 17, 2019
There are several problems with the nuclear “solution” to climate change — it is a blunt instrument, too slow, too dangerous, and it is unnecessary.
Read More ShareNuclear power exits Australia's energy debate, enters culture wars
June 13, 2019
What do these politicians and ex-politicians have in common: Clive Palmer, Tony Abbott, Cory Bernardi, Barnaby Joyce, Mark Latham, Jim Molan, Craig Kelly, Eric Abetz, and David Leyonhjelm?
Read More SharePFAS and other chemicals released back into the environment via recycled water and biosolids
June 12, 2019
Recent research has highlighted issues concerning waste water and other products from waste water treatment facilities which contain a range of contaminants including PFAS (Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances).
Read More ShareGlyphosate Inconsistencies Continue
June 04, 2019
Recent news articles regarding Glyphosate, have been getting prominent media coverage in Australia over the past few days. Lead story for the Sunday Age June 2 2019 revealed that the Victorian State Government is...
Read More ShareLeading gene editing experts call for a moratorium on its use in humans
May 30, 2019
By Louise Sales The Australian government is once again asking states and territories to sign off on proposed changes that would allow scientists to use new genetic modification techniques such as CRISPR in animals,...
Read More ShareThe mystery of the Australia Defence Force 'carbon bootprint'
May 27, 2019
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) pledges to ‘defend Australia and its national interests’. However, the Government’s refusal to clearly report military greenhouse gas emissions may result in the ADF unnecessarily contributing to the greatest...
Read More ShareGender justice and dismantling patriarchy
May 24, 2019
Women are disproportionately affected by environmental injustice, climate change, disasters and the exploitation of Nature. This is especially so for women of colour, peasant and indigenous women, LBTQ women and women workers. Despite this,...
Read More ShareWWF benefiting from histories of human rights abuse
May 23, 2019
By Lian Sinclair Buzzfeed's recent exposé of WWF's practices around the world has shocked the public, funders and regulators.
Read More ShareTalisman Saber 2019: Defend the environment from Defence
May 21, 2019
In July this year, Australia will once again host huge joint US – AUS military exercises primarily along the Queensland coast, mainly within or traversing the Great Barrier Reef.
Read More ShareClimate Justice : we must act together
May 20, 2019
Our response to the 2019 federal election result.
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