Large-scale energy projects can come with serious habitat costs for Australian wildlife. Big solar projects are often described as clean, smart, and future-focused. We are told they will help lower emissions, create jobs, and build a better world. That sounds good. But there is another side to the story, and it is one Australia shouldContinueContinue reading “SunCable Could Power Singapore — But At What Cost to Australia’s Wildlife?”
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The New Net Zero
Introduction: What Net Zero Means When you hear governments and companies talk about “Net Zero by 2050”, it sounds like a positive plan. The idea is simple: reduce the greenhouse gases we release into the atmosphere until the amount we emit is balanced by the amount the planet can absorb. But here’s the problem: theContinueContinue reading “The New Net Zero”
Robbins Island Windfarm: At What Cost to Our Wildlife and Our Future?
Australia’s push towards renewable energy is vital — but not all projects are created equal. The recently approved Robbins Island Windfarm in northwest Tasmania is a project that has sparked fierce debate, not only for its scale but for its location and the wildlife it threatens. A Short History of the Robbins Island Windfarm TheContinueContinue reading “Robbins Island Windfarm: At What Cost to Our Wildlife and Our Future?”
