Science & Environment
California wildfires a stark glimpse into ‘new normal’ as climate crisis worsens
Monday, January 13 2025
2024 has been declared the hottest year on record, with global temperatures surpassing 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels for the......
The Wire Weekly 11 Jan 25
Saturday, January 11 2025
Stories from The Wire this week, all in one compact package....
Los Angeles fires highlight Australia’s urgent need for firefighting fleet
Friday, January 10 2025
The devastating fires currently sweeping through Los Angeles highlight a growing challenge for Australia in managing its own wildfire seasons.......
Rising temperatures fuel water-related disasters
Wednesday, January 8 2025
Record breaking temperatures are continuing to increase and are changing how the water cycle works. The 2024 Global Water Monitor......
New carbon reporting from 2025 onwards
Tuesday, January 7 2025
As of the beginning of this year, large companies across Australia will need to report their climate-related risks and opportunities.......
Zombie DA’s close in on Manyana
Wednesday, January 1 2025
Just what are zombie DA’s and are they coming for you? We have a look at the sharp practices of......
Nuclear power radioactive to budget bottom-line
Wednesday, December 18 2024
On Friday the Coalition’s shadow climate change minister Ted O’Brien releasing costings from Frontier Economics that claimed nuclear power in......
‘No to nuclear’: Indigenous activists oppose power plant in Port Augusta
Tuesday, December 17 2024
In the South Australian town of Port Augusta, Native Title holders and Indigenous activists are protesting the Coalition’s proposal to......
Desalination plant at Billy Lights Point fiercely opposed by community
Friday, December 13 2024
The South Australian government recently approved plans to build a $330 million desalination plant at Billy Lights Point to address......