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New study finds Australia's extinction tally is far greater than previously recognised
Between one to three species of insects and other native invertebrates, such as pollinators and other beneficial species like earthworms, are becoming extinct in Australia every week, and about 9000 have become extinct since European arrival in 1788.
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Summer bushfires in unprecedented detail. Here are 6 lessons to heed
2 June 2023
The Black Summer bushfires of 2019-20 were cataclysmic: a landmark in Australia’s environmental history. Over 200 experts have fed their knowledge into a new book that synthesises the extent of the losses. Here are six key lessons we learnt...
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If the budget ditched the Stage 3 tax cuts, Australia could save every threatened species - and lots more
10 May 2023
Australia’s threatened species and ecosystems will not survive more funding neglect. It’s time to question our national priorities, and start funding the environment that sustains us. Read more...
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Nature is in crisis. Here are 10 easy ways you can make a difference
2 April 2023
Last month, Sir David Attenborough called on United Kingdom residents to “go wild once per week”. We worked with 22 conservation experts to identify 10 actions which actually do help nature.
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Herding cats: councils’ efforts to protect wildlife from roaming pets are hampered by state laws
21 February 2023
How we manage pet cats in our suburbs is in the spotlight. As the estimated number of pet cats in Australia passes 5 million, people are increasingly aware of the damage cats do to wildlife.
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‘Nature positive’ isn’t just planting a few trees – it’s actually stopping the damage we do
27 September 2022
Have you heard the phrase “nature positive”? It’s suddenly everywhere, but what does it mean and is it truly "positive" for nature?
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