Environment
NSW coast hammered by dangerous weather
The entire New South Wales coast line is being battered by huge waves and gale force winds.
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Wildlife
Private landowners in $8.9m deal to beat extinction crisis
More than 31,000 hectares of land featuring nationally significant wetlands - among the top 20 sites for waterbirds in Australia - is the latest site to secure permanent protection.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Seed hunters hit the highlands in search of bushfire survivors
Collectors have found small populations of five rare plants in Australia’s alpine region – a huge relief after the devastating Black Summer bushfires.
- by Miki Perkins
Editorial
Energy
Nuclear option unlikely, but time to have the debate
As the devastating consequences of carbon emissions from fossil fuels are increasingly evident, the promise of a baseload energy source that does not contribute to climate change might seem attractive to some.
- The Herald's View
Why is it so, so cold? It starts with a ‘tongue’ from Antarctica
No, it’s not just you. It’s really, really cold.
- by Miki Perkins
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Exchange for change
Green action makes for economic and social wins
Small individual efforts can lead to amazing outcomes for the planet.
- by Staff Writer
Opinion
Renewables
Make no mistake, energy transition will be difficult and costly
While the transition to cleaner energy is inevitable, it will be a lot harder than politicians, activists, service sector chief executives and billionaire energy hobbyists would have you believe.
- by Chris Uhlmann
Winter wonderland: Victorian Alps blanketed with most early snow in 22 years
Victoria’s ski fields are covered in the most early-season snow in decades, with pandemic-hit snow resorts hopeful the heavy falls signal a longer season.
- by Jackson Graham
Queensland bracing for cold snap
Queensland is bracing for another cold snap this morning, with temperatures set to plummet.