Environmental activism
Fighting, not sinking: The Pacific plea for Australian climate action
As heat records tumble and the sea level rises, Fijians on the front lines of the Pacific climate crisis want Australia and other global emitters to do more of the heavy lifting.
- by Miki Perkins and Eddie Jim
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Perth activists call for ban on mining in the jarrah forest at national rally
Environmental activists were part of a rally calling for a national ban on native logging, and an end to mining in the state’s jarrah forest.
- by Holly Thompson
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Forestry
How VicForests hired a private investigator to tail an environmentalist
The Andrews government is facing calls to abolish VicForests after the state’s privacy watchdog found its covert surveillance of environmentalists was unlawful and a flagrant breach of privacy.
- by Lachlan Abbott
Activists elevate anti-oil message, spend hours on Rishi Sunak’s roof
Greenpeace protesters entered the grounds of British prime minister’s listed manor house in North Yorkshire, using ladders and ropes to scale the building.
- by Ewan Somerville, Martin Evans and Dominic Penna
Barbie hoax targets Mattel over plastic toys
Climate activists have staged an elaborate hoax that claimed that all Mattel toys, including the iconic Barbie doll, would be plastic free by 2030.
- by Livia Albeck-Ripka and Orlando Mayorquin
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Police ‘ambush’ climate protesters outside home of Woodside boss Meg O’Neill
Five climate protesters have been arrested by anti-terrorism police for targeting the home of Woodside boss Meg O’Neill.
- by Peter Milne
Opinion
Opinion
Western Australia’s arts and sports must embrace fossil fuel-free future
We all cherish these organisations. It’s time for them to embrace a brighter future by cutting ties with such companies. And here’s how we’ll help them do it.
- by Carmen Lawrence
Pocock backs Climate Council’s call to end fossil fuel sport sponsorships
A new voluntary code is asking sports and arts institutions to pledge they will not enter into new contracts or accept funding from coal, oil and gas companies.
- by Emma Kemp
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Forestry
Axe falls on Victorian native forest logging
The state government will end native forest logging early in Victoria, bringing forward its 2030 deadline.
- by Benjamin Preiss
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Mining
Banned carcinogenic chemicals considered for use in WA fracking, draft report reveals
Documents have revealed low levels of the chemicals were being considered for use, despite the Department of Health ruling they be banned in any quantity.
- by Holly Thompson
Push for BHP boss to give evidence in Brazil dam disaster
A law firm wants BHP’s high command to take the stand in the English courts over the Samarco disaster in Brazil.
- by Simon Johanson