Tag: Australia

Biodiversity refers to the richness and variety within and between plant and animal species, and within ecosystems. This diversity is declining faster than at any time in human history.

Western Shield was initiated by the Department of Biodiversity and the Conservation and Attractions of Western Australia has recorded the greatest-ever frequency of woylie sightings this year.

“The effort to deny Aboriginal Australians a voice is part of a global playbook from Atlas and its allies.”

“The removal of gillnets in net-free zones on the reef has already helped boost local fish populations. We want to see this happen right across the reef.”

Australia is reclassifying them as “controlled substances” and making them available for use in managed medical settings.

Environmental activists have made some important strides in confronting the Australian mining company Lynas.

“It’s one of the most threatened frog species in Australia and it’s holding on, just clinging on, thanks to these amazing conservation works.”

The spawning, which was seen from recorded videos off the coast of Cairns, Queensland, "gives the scientists who observed it hope for the vulnerable ecosystem."

“I believe that the government has a duty to young people to protect our futures from the impacts of climate change, including stopping the impact of the Vickery Extension Project.”

Importing kangaroo meat and skins must be banned in the EU, but Americans can also help protect this iconic species.