Tasmanian Times
Environment
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892Extreme Weather Threatens Survival of Seabirds, Seals
Scientists have identified the Australian and Antarctic marine predators most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and it will help focus...
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SES Reponds to Severe Weather
In the 24 hours to 0900 this morning, Tasmania SES crews have responded to 44 requests for assistance across Tasmania as severe...
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I Heard There’s an Aurora Coming; How Do I Check?
Few sights in the night sky are as awe-inspiring as aurora. The vibrant dancing lights – usually seen close to the planet’s...
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Antarctica Vulnerable to Invasive Species
Media release – UNSW Sydney, 22 August 2024 Antarctica vulnerable to invasive species hitching rides on plastic and organic debris A new...
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Pest Horse Lobby Loses Again
Media release – Invasive Species Council, 21 August 2024 NSW Supreme Court dismisses legal challenge to feral horse control The NSW Supreme...
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McKim: Railton Cement Plan will Burn Woodchips
Media release – Nick McKim, Greens Senator for Tasmania, 16 August 2024 Railton cement plant A $53 million grant given to upgrade...
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Nanobubbles Improving Sewage Treatment
Media release – TasWater, 13 August 2024 Science Week: An Australian first bubbling away in Tassie In an Australian first, TasWater is...
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Maugean Skate Hatched in Captivity
Media release – Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), 13 August 2024 New arrival: baby Maugean skate hatches from captive-laid egg...
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New Self-guided Platypus Walk
Media release – City of Hobart, 12 August 2024 Discover the hidden world of Hobart’s platypus Did you know platypus spend 12-14...
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Macquarie Is Plants Brought Back from Extinction Brink
Nick Duigan, Minister for Parks and Environment, 12 August 2024 Conservation efforts bring threatened species back from brink of extinction Pest eradication efforts on Macquarie Island...
