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Australia’s environmental scorecard went down in the ‘roller-coaster’ that was 2023

Australia’s environmental scorecard went down in the ‘roller-coaster’ that was 2023

From ABC News (19/3/24)…   Australia’s environmental scorecard went down in the ‘roller-coaster’ that was 2023 Australia’s environmental scorecard worsened in 2023, but the country fared better than much of the rest of the globe, according to a report from the Australian National University (ANU).…

Backyard birds quiz: From magpies to rosellas, bin chickens to crows, will you get the squawk of approval?

Backyard birds quiz: From magpies to rosellas, bin chickens to crows, will you get the squawk of approval?

From ABC News (19/3/24)…   Backyard birds quiz: From magpies to rosellas, bin chickens to crows, will you get the squawk of approval? How well do you know Australia’s backyard birds? Darryl Jones is an urban ecologist fascinated with the birds that live among us.…

Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network newsletter

Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network newsletter

From the Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network (19/3/24)… Mornington Peninsula Landcare Network March newsletter Welcome to 2024. Even though it is only February, a lot has already been happening or is planned. Our newsletter reflects this in its bumper size, which includes two special features: one…

Report: Pine Ave Dog Park Working Bee

Report: Pine Ave Dog Park Working Bee

From Catherine (15/3/24)…   Once again a big thank you to everyone for their efforts at today’s pine Ave dog park working bee. We certainly did a lot what with watering (pray for rain, we need it), pruning over behind Jim’s fence garden bed, weeding…

First Stage of Fishermans Jetty Rebuild is underway

First Stage of Fishermans Jetty Rebuild is underway

First Stage of Fishermans Jetty Rebuild is underway – the removal of the old jetty Work has begun on the first stage of the rebuilding of Fishermans Jetty at Schnapper Point with the preparation being made for the removal the old jett. From the Parks Victoria…

Promise of perovskite as Australian lab hits record PV efficiency

Promise of perovskite as Australian lab hits record PV efficiency

From Cosmos (13/3/24)…   Promise of perovskite as Australian lab hits record PV efficiency Australian renewable energy researchers have set a new efficiency record for roll-to-roll perovskite solar cells, an emerging type of solar array that promises lighter and more portable PV technology than conventional…

Antarctica wildlife at risk as bird flu surges around the globe

Antarctica wildlife at risk as bird flu surges around the globe

From Cosmos (12/3/24)…   Antarctica wildlife at risk as bird flu surges around the globe As the sun dipped low on the horizon, casting long shadows over the rugged Canadian coastline, a team of scientists ventured into the heart of a seabird breeding colony. The…

South East Water Community Grants

South East Water Community Grants

From FriendsNET (12/3/24)…   South East Water Community Grants – Close 12 April 2024 Friends groups in the South East Water service area may be interested in their community grants. Eligible community groups can apply for funding between $500 to $10,000 per project. South East…

Webinar: Protecting our legacy trees

Webinar: Protecting our legacy trees

  From The Victorian National Parks Association (5/3/24)… Webinar: Protecting our legacy trees We’re excited to invite you to our report launch webinar: Protecting our legacy trees. Protecting our legacy trees | 6-7pm, Wednesday 27 March Big old trees are some of the most vital habitat…

Drop in advanced economy emissions in 2023

Drop in advanced economy emissions in 2023

From Cosmos (6/3/24)…   Drop in advanced economy emissions in 2023 A new report out today has revealed global emissions in advanced economies have dropped to 50-year lows but overall emissions continue to reach record levels. The analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows…