Environment

Jane Goodall on the future of our planet, and living in hope

Dr Jane Goodall sits down with MiNDFOOD to talk about her current projects, how climate change action starts with our youth and her hope for the future.

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Rhino poacher killed by elephant, then eaten by lions

Only a skull and a pair of trousers remained after a suspected rhino poacher was killed by an elephant and […]

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Watch: Sir David Attenborough’s ‘Our Planet’ trailer

Share the wonder of the extraordinary place we call home. Utilising the latest technology ‘Our Planet’ was filmed entirely in […]

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Four-legged whale with hooves discovered in Peru

Scientists have unearthed ancient fossils of a four-legged whale in southern Peru that walked the Earth, and swam the seas […]

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Pregnant sperm whale found dead along Italian coastline with 22kg of plastic in its belly

The carcass of a pregnant sperm whale, which washed up in Sardinia, has been found have fishing nets, plastic plates and […]

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Space technology predicts droughts several months in advance

Scientists use new space technology to predict droughts and increased bushfire risk up to five months in advance. Researchers from […]

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Our oceans are warming faster than previously thought

The oceans are warming faster than previously estimated, setting a new temperature record in 2018, according to a report published. […]

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Tips for creating the perfect summer garden

Top tips for keeping your outdoor space under control and looking good this summer.

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The everyday ingredient packed with microplastics

Chances are you have salt on the dinner table every night, but a recent study has shown that your commonly […]

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Real versus artificial – the Christmas tree debate

If you love the smell of a real Christmas tree, and spend time selecting the right one, adorning it with […]

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Sir David Attenborough issues dire climate change warning

Legendary natural history documentary maker Sir David Attenborough has spoken out about the dangers of climate change. A stark message […]

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New Zealand Government needs to do more to protect Māui dolphins, IWC says

At the recent International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting, governments highlighted the plight of Māui dolphins, expressed concern over their lack […]

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Study: Killer whales, humans, chimpanzees share similar personalities

Killer whales display personality traits similar to those of humans and chimpanzees, such as playfulness, cheerfulness and affection, according to […]

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Adopt a hawksbill turtle – new partnership seeks protect critically endangered species

With the support of Royal Caribbean, WWF-Australia will step up efforts to help combat the illegal trade of the hawksbill turtle in Asia-Pacific – […]

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Plastic Free Noosa removes 1.4 million Plastic takeaway items from use

Between February and November 2018, participants in Boomerang Alliance’s Plastic Free Noosa program has successfully eliminated 1.4 million single use plastic items from […]

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We need a new Noah’s ark to save the world’s animals

Australia is a nature superpower, boasting some of the most amazing flora and fauna on Earth. Sadly, that beauty is under […]

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Six Australian chefs reveal their top tips for using up your food waste

On a mission to help reduce food wastage in the home, Electrolux has teamed up with OzHarvest and six of […]

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Why food charity is failing the poor

New research suggests that some of Australia’s emergency food charity strategies are flawed, and that recipients want more than a […]

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Is your shopping bag really biodegradable?

An Aussie environmentalist is leading the charge to make the simple shopping bag truly worthy of the word. When we […]

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The growing rate of malnutrition: 815 million go to bed hungry each night

October 16 marks World Food Day, and the United Nations has an ambitious goal of achieving zero hunger by 2030 – […]

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Saving our oceans one plastic bag at a time

A new artwork constructed from marine debris reminds us of the cost of human consumption. Everywhere we look the environment […]

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Australian fishermen lead the world when it comes to sustainability

Careful co-operation between industry and government means Australia is setting the gold standard for seafood sustainability. Thanks to ongoing co-operation […]

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Try this novel approach to spring cleaning your wardrobe

It’s time to grab a cardboard box and start filling it because this Saturday, October 6 is the Big Spring […]

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Death of rare Māui dolphin brings species closer to extinction

The Māui dolphin or popoto is the world’s rarest and smallest known subspecies of dolphin, only found off the west […]

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