Environment
Sustainability
Bigger fines for dirty mines won’t protect communities from pollution: NSW inquiry chair
The upper house inquiry into mine pollution recommends heavier fines for polluters, but the inquiry chair says this won’t be enough to safeguard human health and the environment.
- by Laura Chung
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Forestry
Report finds 1200 alleged breaches in native forest logging
Forestry activists allege Forestry Corporation failed to identify and protect greater glider habitat.
- by Laura Chung
Tony Wright’s Saturday column
Biodiversity
Sammi the elephant seal has taken a wrong turn, and so have we
A gas exploration company seeks permission to blast continuous noise into a seabed from which a rich chain of life explodes in glorious style every day.
- by Tony Wright
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Electric vehicles
Uber’s surge plan to bring 10,000 electric vehicles into Australia
The ride-share giant is partnering with local distributor EVDirect on an emissions-free option for businesses.
- by Mike Foley
Would you like insects with that? This chef hopes you do
New York chef Joseph Yoon says eating insects could not only be good for the planet, but also a culinary delight. Is he right?
- by Laura Chung
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Electric vehicles
‘Caught everyone off guard’: High Court zaps state electric vehicle tax
The court ruled Victoria’s levy on electric vehicles is unconstitutional, in a landmark judgment that means other states also face future budget problems.
- by Miki Perkins