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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Australian to head Green Climate Fund
Australian Howard Bamsey has been selected to head the $100 Billion Green Climate Fund.
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A Big Country October 29, 2016
Victoria's famous river red gum wetlands get a good soaking; Bec Bovell is Cygnet's mushroom lady; we go behind the scenes at the Weengallon ladies day; and Stan Heausler calls last drinks at the Grove Hill Hotel.
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Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich
Erin Brockovich meets Adelaide residents at the Festival of Ideas to advise on local contamination and environmental concerns.
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A passion for conservation and adventure
The Australian Geographic Society recognizes young achievers in its annual awards.
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2016 State of the Climate report confirms warming
As the oceans and atmosphere warm, Australia is experiencing more extreme hot days and more severe fire seasons, according to the 2016 State of the Climate report.
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Majority of coral dead or damaged from bleaching in northern Great Barrier Reef
Six months on from the coral bleaching event, the coral reefs to the north of Port Douglas remain severely damaged.
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Animals threatened if we clean up our act when it comes to food waste
You may have heard the statistic that we waste about a third of the food we buy. What you might not have heard is that there are now many animals that actually depend on this food waste.
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Restricting environmental groups from litigation against resource developments excludes voices of average Australians: Cousins
Geoff Cousins is a former Howard government advisor and president of the Australian Conservation Foundation and says all Australians should be able to have their day in court over the country's natural resources.
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Turnbull government renews efforts to stop conservation groups from challenging resource projects
The Prime Minister has expressed concern over 'systematic, well-funded' environmental campaigns targeting developments such as the Adani coal mine in Queensland.
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The colourful life of the Australian Magpie
The phrase 'mate for life' might have romantic connotations for humans, but the reality of such a relationship for the long-lived Australian Magpie involves turf wars, potential sex on the side and the possibility of a foster dad bringing up your kids if you get too aggro.
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In Season: Sprummer
As Tim Entwisle's habit of inventing new seasons continues, Matthew Crawford helps him chart a future for the world's largest urban elm forest while asking how Australia can adapt to stronger cyclones.
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Country Breakfast Features 22 Oct
There might not be the clopping of horses, or the smell of kerosene lamps, but there's no doubt Central Victoria is once again home to a gold rush.
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Bill Bailey
English comedian Bill Bailey on the comedy that ensues from travelling.
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Birdwatchers get busy in their own backyards
This week is bird week, and BirdLife Australia is running its annual 'Backyard Bird Count'. The count is a citizen science project that gets people to record the birds they see outdoors in a special app or online.
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Eco-tourism: Green or greenwash?
So the demand for authentic and sustainable leisure experiences has never been higher. But how green is eco-tourism really?
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Eco-tourism: Green or greenwash?
So the demand for authentic and sustainable leisure experiences has never been higher. But how green is eco-tourism really?
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Feral cat population over-estimated
Australia's feral cat population is estimated to be between 2.1 to 6.3 million, depending on seasonal conditions. But its impact on Australia's fauna is devastating.
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Who has the best tap water?
This week the Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA) stages the Best Tap Water in Australia competition in Marysville, Victoria. The winner could take out the global contest.
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Damaging HFCs to be phased out over next 30 years
Over the weekend, more than 170 countries signed an accord in Rwanda that will see the damaging synthetic greenhouse gases usually found in refrigerators and car air conditioners gradually curbed over the next 30 years.
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