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Assisted migration
Tuesday, 23 February 2010Moving animals to save them from floods, fires and drought is reminiscent of the tale of Noah's Ark, but this radical plan is being considered to save some species from climate change.
Uranium mining
Wednesday, 5 August 2009The run-down of the controversy surrounding uranium mining in Australia.
Container Deposit Legislation
Wednesday, 1 July 2009Container deposit legislation (CDL) establishes a system for getting 10 cents back when you hand in your old drink bottles and cans.
The Murray-Darling Basin
Wednesday, 3 June 2009The Murray-Darling Basin is an important agricultural region and is home to protected wetlands and a host of native plants and animals. It's also an area under extreme stress from drought, climate change and poor water management.
Greenhouse gases
Wednesday, 6 May 2009Greenhouse gases (GHG) are the gaseous parts of our atmosphere that contribute to the greenhouse effect - a phenomenon that causes the Earth's atmosphere to heat up.
Carbon Sequestration
Wednesday, 1 April 2009Carbon sequestration is the storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) to prevent its release into the atmosphere where it contributes to global warming.
Greywater
Wednesday, 4 March 2009Greywater is the type of wastewater you generate from household activities such a bathing and doing the laundry. You can use it to help conserve water around the house and garden.
Palm oil
Wednesday, 11 February 2009Used in everything from cosmetics to snack foods, most of us are eating and using palm oil without even knowing it. But this ever-present vegetable oil is wreaking havoc with rainforests and the critters that call them home.
Companion planting
Wednesday, 4 February 2009Companion planting involves planting two or more crops or other plants together in the hopes that they will help each other grow and thrive.
Geothermal energy
Saturday, 27 December 2008The word 'geothermal' refers to heat underground. This type of heat can be harnessed as a renewable way to generate electricity.
