Tasmanian Times
Environment
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1.7KYes, it’s Getting More Humid in Summer … Here’s Why
Has Sydney felt more like Cairns lately? You’re not imagining it – millions of Australians up and down the east coast have...
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79% of Marine Litter is Plastic
Media release – Conservation Volunteers Australia, 24 January 2023 Three-quarters marine litter plastic, despite ban successes (World Ocean Day Down Under) It’s official...
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Quolls Evolve Due to Devil Decline
Media release – UTAS, 18 January 2024 Decline of Tasmanian devil populations drives changes in the evolution of native quolls A steep...
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‘Forever Chemicals’ Detected in Penguins and Nests
Media release – Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), 17 January 2024 ‘Forever chemicals’ detected in lutruwita / Tasmania’s Little penguins...
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How Wind Turbines Could Coexist Peacefully with Bats and Birds
As wind power grows around the world, so does the threat the turbines pose to wildlife. From simple fixes to high-tech solutions,...
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Biosecurity Basics Campaign
Media release – Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania, 19 December 2023 Biosecurity Basics can help protect Tasmania this summer holiday...
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Slow Down for Devils
Media release – Cradle Coast NRM, 14 December 2023 Slow down this summer for our devils This summer holidays, road users are...
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Bushfire Risk Map – Glenorchy, Hobart, Kingborough
https://hobart.geoneon.com/explore-the-map The Bushfire Exposure Index, which is part of a larger project funded by the National Emergency Management Agency, focuses on the...
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Living With Fire Course
Media release – UTAS, 11 December 2023 Learn how to live with fire A free, online short course that explores the unpredictability...
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21 Red Handfish Hatched in Conservation Breeding Program
Media release – Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS), 29 November 2023 Baby love: 21 red handfish hatched in successful conservation...
