UN Calls for New Monitoring Tools to Protect Planetary Health
Environmental, technological, and societal changes are disrupting human and planetary health. How can we minimise this disruption? A recent report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Science Council (ISC) suggests that better tracking and response to emerging challenges are essential.
New ideas for tackling Australia’s soft plastics problems
Australians generate around 70 billion soft-plastic pieces per year. This team has one creative solution.
The work continues to save our sharks
Shark numbers are decreasing, making the work of the late Rob Stewart crucial to their future, writes Reese Halter.
New Honey Bee Research Centre
A new Honey Bee Research and Development Centre has been established at Southern Cross University.
Discover Australia’s diverse pollinators
Australian Pollinator Week runs from November 11-19, and it's all about understanding pollinator diversity.
Native forests for climate
Reese Halter argues the case for the end to native forest logging in Australia, discussing how it would dramatically benefit our fight against climate change while saving our beautiful trees.
Plant your garden for the planet
Penny Woodward, who has written for OG for over 15 years and been the horticultural editor for seven, knows gardeners can make a difference.
Start with the soil
Paul Hawken says regenerative agriculture is one of the keys to turning around global warming. Here, he explains its origins, fundamentals and future role.
Deep forest diving
In an extract from his new book The Heartbeat of Trees, Peter Wohlleben delves into the benefits of spending time in forests.
Our life-giving forests
Environmental activist and nature defender Dr Reese Halter celebrates the carbon-storing, rain-creating and simple majesty of trees, while calling for immediate action to protect them and humanity’s future.
The power of pollination
Pollination is necessary for our gardens to thrive so it's handy to understand how we can help all those beneficial insects and animals do their work.
Organic solutions for a changing climate
There's a lot to cope with in the garden when the climate is so uncertain -- and it's not just the plants, we need to watch out for the locals as well. These ideas will help.