Tasmanian Times
Environment
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495 Roadblocks Standing in the Way of Energy-efficient Homes
We all want homes that keep us warm in winter and cool in summer, without breaking the bank. However, Australian homes built...
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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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Energy Scenario Two – Powering Regeneration
May these words fall like seeds in fertile ground Not just read, but felt. Let energy be life, and life give back....
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4WD Plan Released for West Coast
A strategy for off-roading on the west coast has been released by the Tasmanian Government. Minister for Parks Nick Duigan claims that...
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Stay Safe in Wild Mushroom Season
It’s wild mushroom season in Australia. Here’s how to stay safe and avoid poisoning A number of Australian states including New South Wales,...
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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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‘Saving the Last Giants’ Documentary (English)
In 2013, with support from the Australian government, the major forestry companies in Tasmania submitted an unusual request to UNESCO: to declassify...
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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...
