KANGAROO ISLAND, SA – The shores of South Australia are in crisis. A catastrophic algal bloom — fueled by warming oceans and calm marine conditions — is killing marine life on an unprecedented scale, prompting experts, beachgoers, and government officials alike to describe the event as an unfolding “marine apocalypse.”
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Nanna News 12 May 2025
Election over, Nannas were back to Nanna business last week! We stood with the Gomeroi against Santos Gas in the Pilliga, we pushed for another council to ban gas in new builds due to health concerns and we knitted and crocheted microbes (not core Nanna business, but fun and very creative).
Action of the Week 12 May 2025
Voters said a very loud NO to the LNP’s nuclear fantasy, which was designed to keep coal and gas expanding for decades. There was also a strong vote for the transition to renewables.
Good News May 9, 2025
It’s a week of strange migrations: fish return to parts of Sweden they’ve been locked out of for centuries; giant electric Aussie ship will soon cross the Pacific; and a herd of wild African animals are charging to the Arctic for climate action!
Nanna News 5 May 2025
Now the election is over, Nannas will be back to our usual plotting and scheming to save the planet for the kiddies.
Good News May 2, 2025
Imagine if all the world’s train tracks had solar panels between them – in Switzerland, they’re doing just that!
Nanna News 28 April 2025
The election is days away and soon we’ll know the outcome. A few more days to chat with people about the big issues and the ins and outs of the voting system. Then all we can do is hope and plot. Here’s what we’ve been up to this week.
Action of the Week 28 April 2025
The warming of ocean temperatures is a major factor in the climate emergency and the extreme weather events we are experiencing. Australia’s coral reefs are bleaching and marine ecosystems are being lost.
Good News April 25, 2025
Great news for Macquarie Marshes! Crazy good EV batteries are on their way, and overfished mackerel have pulled a Lazarus (thanks to some tight regulations).
Good News April 18, 2025
Some good ocean news: there’s less plastic on our beaches than a decade ago; we’ve FINALLY got global agreement to cut emissions from shipping; and green shipping of iron ore gets a trial run!