ABC Environment
The Science Show and Ockham's Razor have always brought us commentary on the environment and climate change. Now Off Track takes us out to feel the breeze. Special features can also be found on Background Briefing and our other current affairs regulars: Breakfast, RN Drive, and the weekend Extras.
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A Big Country June 10, 2017
A tree planting project transforms a Bega Valley landscape; a young couple grinds out a living off just eight hectares; we turn unwanted fruit and veg into edible powder; and meet four-year-old dog trialler Alyssa Brown.
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Will the Finkel report end the "climate wars"?
Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel's report into the national energy market is finally out in the open, and calls for immediate action.
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Leaving the Paris Accord
Does it really matter that the US President has announced that they will be pulling out of the Paris climate accord? Ross McKitrick discusses the options.
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AIG: Finkel report can be a political "circuit breaker"
After a decade of political stalemate, the Australian Industry Group says a bipartisan approach to energy policy is now essential.
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Finkel report calls for clean energy target
Leaked details of the Chief Scientist's report into the national energy market show it recommends a clean energy target, as well as more gas and storage in the system.
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Support for Low Emissions Target ahead of Finkel report release
A number of business and energy groups are calling for all sides of politics to seize the opportunity and come up with a climate policy which is "enduring and credible."
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A tax on meat
David Simon asks for a meat tax to cover the hidden costs relating to animal suffering, damage to the environment and healthcare.
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A field guide to the spiders of Australia
What's the difference between a huntsman and a wolf-spider? A redback and an orb-weaver?
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CEFC's new chief takes the reins as national energy review looms
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation is back in the spotlight after the Turnbull Government announced plans last week to lift a ban on the green bank investing in carbon capture and storage technologies.
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Adani gives its green light to Carmichael coal mine
Adani's proposed Carmichael coal mine is edging closer to construction according to the company, though it's yet to explain how it will be financed.
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Geelong Disabled People's Industries: 50 years of recycling
Every month the Geelong Disabled People's Industries recycles around 50 tonnes of what was once considered rubbish otherwise destined for landfill.
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United Nations hosting its first Oceans' Conference
The aim is to find solutions to some of the toughest problems facing the oceans — that includes coral bleaching, plastic pollution, overfishing and rising sea levels.
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Will a Low Emissions Target end 'climate change wars'?
"It's beyond time the national parliament came to a view about what the long term energy framework would be."
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What's a 'low emissions target' and can it help resolve Australia's energy impasse?
The chief scientist Alan Finkel is widely expected to recommend the Federal Government adopt an expanded, technology-neutral version of the renewable energy target, as a way to bring certainty to Australia's climate policy. So how would such a "low emissions target" work?
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New weapons in the battle against invasive pests
How is new technology changing the face of invasive pest animal control?
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A Glimmer of hope for the Great Barrier Reef
A new report says parts of the reef can be saved from coral bleaching and death
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Sustainable couture in Alice Springs
Sustainable Couture is a project and annual fashion event started by two women, and a blanket, in Alice Springs.
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Telstra's solar deal shows how far renewables costs have tumbled
The chief scientist Alan Finkel is due to hand down his widely anticipated report into the future security of the national electricity market later this week.
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Solving humanity's greatest risk
Humanity is up against enormous challenges, says science writer Julian Cribb. So what could be the key to survival?
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Solving humanity's greatest risk
Humanity is up against enormous challenges, says science writer Julian Cribb. So what could be the key to survival?
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