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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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We must assess ‘cumulative impacts’ to protect nature from death by a thousand cuts
30 October 2023
Australia’s national environment protection law ignores the big picture; here we look at the how multiple projects can have a cumulative impact on nature, and what needs to change.
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Aerial culling the only humane and feasible option to manage exploding feral horse population in NSW Alps
27 October 2023
The NSW Government has decided to resume aerial culling of feral horses in Kosciuszko National Park. Read on to understand why the removal of large introduced herbivores from sensitive alpine habitats is an important decision...
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Living Wonders court judgement legal but immoral - Continued approval of coal mines harms people and biodiversity
25 October 2023
The Federal Court has ruled that the federal government do not need to consider the risks fossil fuels pose to nature when deciding whether or not to approve fossil fuel projects...
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Global assessment finds Australia is top country for unique plants, but failing on conservation assessments
10 October 2023
Did you know 9 in 10 Australian plant species are found nowhere else on earth? A report released today has assessed the state of the world’s plants and countries' efforts to conserve their plant diversity.
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Humpback whales hold lore for Traditional Custodians. But laws don’t protect species for their cultural significance
3 October 2023
For saltwater people of Australia’s east and west coasts, humpback whales hold important lore in the form of stories , yet protecting species for their cultural significance is not possible under Australian law. Here's why we need this to change.
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Federal environmental law reform must provide protection for culturally significant species and places
29 September 2023
Federal environmental law reform is underway. The Biodiversity Council is calling for the reforms to include protection for culturally significant species, such as humpback whales, and places.
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Varroa mite establishment is alarming - but there could be a silver lining for Australian wildlife
21 September 2023
Could the invasive verroa mite benefit Australian wildlife by acting as an environmental biocontrol for feral honeybees? Read our assessment.
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Draft national plan to tackle feral cats an important milestone
12 September 2023
A new draft plan to tackle the impacts of feral cats across Australia has been endorsed by leading conservation experts.
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Australia’s least wanted – 8 alien species and diseases we must keep out of our island home
6 September 2023
Prevention is better than a cure. Here we take a closer look at some pests and diseases we need to keep out at all costs, to protect our biodiversity.
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IPBES Intergovernmental report highlights $423 billion impact of invasive alien species and calls for greater action
5 September 2023
The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, which has 143 countries as signatories, has released a landmark report on the global impact of invasive alien species and how to control them. Here's our synopsis...
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