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Instant Expert: Fracking

Caitlin — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:32:51 +1100

Following the release of the US documentary Gasland earlier this year, fracking has become an explosive topic. What is it and why the controversy?

Instant Expert: Ocean acidification

Caitlin — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:50:52 +1000

A wave of devastation for marine life.

Instant Expert: Carbon farming

Caitlin — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:53:25 +1000

Here’s a look into the growing solution to our greenhouse gas problem.

Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Caitlin — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:00:00 +1100

All you need to know about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Phasing out Hazelwood

Caitlin — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:00:00 +1100

The past, present and future of Australia’s most notorious coal-fired power plant, Hazelwood in Victoria.

Assisted migration

lmonaghan — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:19:01 +1100

Moving 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

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +1000

The run-down of the controversy surrounding uranium mining in Australia.

Container Deposit Legislation

lmonaghan — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Container 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

lmonaghan — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +1000

The 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

Wed, 06 May 2009 07:00:00 +1000

Greenhouse 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.