Orca pod filmed hunting whale calf in 'unprecedented' California killing spree
A group of killer whales in Monterey Bay killed four gray whales in a week, a phenomenon one researcher hasn’t seen in her 30-year career In an “unprecedented” rash of attacks, a pod of killer whales in Monterey Bay, California, has killed four gray whales in a week, including a calf whose killing was captured […]
Mood black as community rakes over Hume Coal's mine plan
Southern highlands landholders unite to battle proposal that would threaten the bore water they rely on • Support our independent journalism by giving a one-off or monthly contribution The sun has not long disappeared below the rolling hills of the highlands when the locals begin to muster. There are angry mutterings and shaking of heads […]
The Resistance Now: Star Wars, 'aliens' and Leonardo DiCaprio join the fight
Record heat may hit People’s Climate March; immigration will be a key focus for May Day strikes; Star Wars protesters prepare to greet Trump in New York The Resistance Now on Facebook It seems the Earth has a sense of irony. “Record-breaking heat” is possible at the People’s Climate March in DC on Saturday, where […]
We owe our planet this climate march. But we also owe it – very faint – hope | Bill McKibben
Trump is the worst thing that could have happened to the planet. That’s all the more reason to fight on – and celebrate even the smallest successes There is no upside to the Trump presidency. To be in DC – I’ve come for Saturday’s giant climate march – is to be reminded up close what […]
Clean-air plan, Goldman prize and whale whispering – green news roundup
The week’s top environment news stories and green events. If you are not already receiving this roundup, sign up here to get the briefing delivered to your inbox Continue reading… Source: Guardian Climate Change
Power plants will have to cut toxic emmisions under new EU rules
New rules to limit air pollutants such as nitrogen oxide and mercury could save more than 20,000 lives a year, say NGOs Power plants in the EU will have to cut the amount of toxic pollutants such as nitrogen oxides they emit under new rules approved by member states and widely applauded by environmental groups. […]
Circulate on Fridays: Is the circular economy the next disruptor?
The end of April is upon us! Circulate on Fridays celebrates by sharing a couple of different perspectives on the transition from the circular economy appearing as an attractive business concept, to new models being applied in practice. Meanwhile, we highlight the design trend that could hold the key to unlocking renewable energy, invite you to […]
Big four banks distance themselves from Adani coalmine as Westpac rules out loan
Coalition frontbencher calls for Queenslanders to boycott Australia’s second-largest bank after it says it will now only lend to mines in established coalfields All of Australia’s big four banks have ruled out funding or withdrawn from Adani’s Queensland coal project, after Westpac said it would not back opening up new coalmining regions. Westpac, the country’s […]
Greenpeace halts campaign against palm oil trader that has 'come a long way'
Malaysia-based IOI Group announces further moves to address deforestation and exploitation in its supply chain Greenpeace has suspended its campaign against one of the world’s largest palm oil traders in recognition of its “significant commitment” to address deforestation and exploitation in its supply chain. One year after its sustainability certificate was suspended, IOI Group announced […]
Government 'can't guarantee' gas prices will fall with export restrictions
Environment minister Josh Frydenberg says Coalition could only guarantee that export policy would put ‘downward pressure’ on prices The government “can’t guarantee” gas prices will fall as a result of its export restrictions, environment minister Josh Frydenberg has said, just one day after Malcolm Turnbull said wholesale prices should halve. In an interview on 3AW […]