An appeal won against Bowdens silver mine near Mudgee shows the need for major reform in the planning approval process. Australia catches up with jurisdictions around the world by introducing compulsory climate reporting for businesses. The weird and wonderful world of coffin weaving comes to Curly.
Bowdens toxic lead mine stopped by Mudgee group (ABC News)
Compulsory climate reporting for businesses brings Australia in line with trading partners and support investment (Renew Economy)
Indigenous groups becoming key partners in renewables projects (National Indigenous Times)
Textile waste recycling now mandatory in the Czech Republic (Happy Eco News)
World first: invasive vines used to weave sustainable coffins (Manly Observer)
Tasmania the best performing state with net zero emissions for the last 9 years (ReCFIT) (University of Tasmania)
Sun Cable: Plibersek approves first stage of world’s biggest solar and battery project (Renew Economy)
Sweden cuts 80% of emissions and doubles economy (The Daily Climate)
Senate committee recommends nationwide ban on Great Artesian Basin carbon capture (Beef Central)
The Queensland government announced a permanent ban on carbon capture and storage activities in the Great Artesian Basin in May 2024. (ABC News)
Solar Power brings extraordinary benefits for Gujarat salt farmers (The Guardian)
Small farming town remaking itself as a renewables powerhouse (The North West Star)