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PFAS mixtures more toxic than single compounds, suggesting higher danger

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:00:46 +0000

First-of-its-kind research highlights need for change to regulation, as humans almost always exposed to mixtures

Mixtures of different types of PFAS compounds are often more toxic than single chemicals, first-of-its-kind research finds, suggesting humans’ exposure to the chemicals is more dangerous than previously thought.

If Trump is re-elected, a familiar face may lead the fight against wind: RFK Jr

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:00:44 +0000

Former allies have reacted with dismay to Kennedy’s alliance with Trump, who routinely mocks the climate crisis

Donald Trump has hurled insults at wind energy, calling it “bullshit” and “disgusting” and, if elected US president, may turn to another staunch opponent of offshore wind turbines to help stymie the nascent industry: Robert F Kennedy Jr.

NSW police take legal action to prevent climate activists blockading Port of Newcastle

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:07:22 +0000

Planned two-day protest that involves thousands of protesters poses a safety risk, police argue

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A plan by climate activists to shut down the Port of Newcastle for 50 hours has been challenged by New South Wales police who have argued in a court challenge against the protest going ahead.

Week in wildlife in pictures: roving parrots, rabid seals and a prickly pest

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:00:39 +0000

The best of this week’s wildlife photographs from around the world

Conservation groups question Queensland commitment to renewables after hydro scheme scrapped

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 02:53:04 +0000

LNP urged to release details of its alternative energy plans within first 100 days of government

Peanut the Instagram-famous squirrel is seized by New York officials

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 01:31:38 +0000

Wild squirrel that was taken in by Mark Longo seven years ago was confiscated after conservation officials received reports of ‘potentially unsafe housing of wildlife’

A New York man who turned a rescued squirrel into a social media star called Peanut is pleading with state authorities to return his beloved pet after they seized it during a raid that also yielded a raccoon named Fred.

Jacaranda season in Sydney – in pictures

admin — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:24:33 +0000

Sydney’s jacaranda trees are in full bloom, blanketing the city in purple and attracting crowds of people trying to capture that perfect frame

Indigenous cultural burning managed Australia’s bushfires long before colonisation. It’s needed now more than ever, a study says

admin — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:00:26 +0000

As wildfires become more frequent and intense due to the climate crisis, combining the First Nations practice with western techniques is ‘crucial’

Alaska governor awards $1m in state funds to Indigenous group backing oil drilling

admin — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:00:24 +0000

Voice of the Arctic Iñupiat is a backer of the controversial Willow oil drilling project

The administration of Alaska’s Republican governor, Mike Dunleavy, awarded at least $1m in state funds to a group claiming to represent a consensus of Indigenous support for new Arctic oil drilling, new research shows.

Essex car park to be test case for legislation to protect landscapes

admin — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:23:27 +0000

Campaigners say car park extension at Manningtree station inhibits access to Dedham Vale and threatens habitats

A commuter car park in Essex is to be one of the first test cases of whether the government will enforce new legislation aimed at protecting national parks and landscapes in England.