Tasmanian Times
Climate Change
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3.5KBook Review: Australia’s Agricultural Identity
First nations farmed the Australian continent for over 60,000 years prior to colonisation. Though we argue about the definitions of ‘farming’, a...
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Philanthropy-enabled Climate Action Driving Jobs, Growth & Emissions Reductions
An Australian-first report reveals the critical role philanthropy is playing in Australia’s climate, energy and economic transformation. The new analysis showing major...
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Fake ‘Sir David’ Attempts to Scam Local Enviro Group
Tasmanian marine protection group, Friends of the Bays, was delighted to receive an email from legendary naturalist Sir David Attenborough. The group,...
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Hobart Launches Soft Plastics Recycling
The Hobart Council will trial a new soft plastics collection point at the McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre. This initiative is part...
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Southern Right Whale Population Recovery has Stalled
Australia’s population of southern right whales has experienced substantial growth since the late 1970s when they began to recover from whaling, but...
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Fire Season Overlap Threatens Firefighting Efforts
Climate change is increasing the risk of wildfires in many regions of the world. This is due partly to specific weather conditions...
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Protesting Native Forest Logging Central Highlands
Media Release – Bob Brown Foundation, 14 April 2025 Protesters again halt Australia’s worst logging in Tasmania’s Central Highlands Climate protector and...
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The Longspine Urchin Problem/Opportunity
Longspine sea urchin tastes like butter – which makes it a super delicious problem to eat. There’s a big problem happening under...
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Trump Cuts a Threat to Firefighting Capability
Media release – Friends of the Earth Australia, 3 March 2025 Do USA fire service cuts threaten Australia? It has been a...
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Dinner Event – Exploring Energy Transition, Building Resilient Communities
Invitation – Environment Tasmania, 26 February 2025 Launch and Dinner: Exploring the Energy Transition and Building Resilient, Climate-Safe Communities The fluxus campaign...
