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Yes we need land for solar panels, wind farms, batteries, pumped hydro, transmission lines and so on – but the amount of land is surprisingly small.
https://theconversation.com/no-threat-to-farm-land-just-1-200-square-kilometres-can-fulfil-australias-solar-and-wind-energy-needs-223183?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1714428251

Microplastics are created when everyday products – including clothes, food and beverage packaging, home furnishings, plastic bags, toys and toiletries – degrade.
https://theconversation.com/study-links-microplastics-with-human-health-problems-but-theres-still-a-lot-we-dont-know-225354?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1710800074

Keeping your cat indoors is safer for your pet and wildlife. There are some simple steps you can take to ensure its quality of life doesn’t suffer.
https://theconversation.com/wont-my-cat-get-bored-if-i-keep-it-inside-heres-how-to-ensure-its-happy-214562?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1705910823

Keeping your cat indoors is safer for your pet and wildlife. There are some simple steps you can take to ensure its quality of life doesn’t suffer.
https://theconversation.com/wont-my-cat-get-bored-if-i-keep-it-inside-heres-how-to-ensure-its-happy-214562?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1704060818

It’s the fourth most popular website in the world, but our new study shows toxic commentary can still thrive on Wikipedia. There’s a lot at stake if too many editors are driven away.
https://theconversation.com/wikipedias-volunteer-editors-are-fleeing-online-abuse-heres-what-that-could-mean-for-the-internet-and-you-218517?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1701836054

The idea that harm done today can be offset in the future is based on a basic misunderstanding of the carbon cycle.
https://theconversation.com/were-burning-too-much-fossil-fuel-to-fix-by-planting-trees-making-net-zero-emissions-impossible-with-offsets-217437?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1700083823

Stopping a sneeze once triggered can increase its force and redirect pressure in dangerous ways.
https://theconversation.com/hello-hay-fever-why-pressing-under-your-nose-could-stop-a-sneeze-but-why-you-shouldnt-215265?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1700122264

Foreign Minister Penny Wong said steps towards a ceasefire were needed, but it could not be one-sided.
https://theconversation.com/jewish-groups-highly-concerned-at-wongs-middle-east-comments-as-marles-says-australian-jews-dont-feel-safe-217522?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1699819673

Cars can collect data via cameras, microphones, sensors, and connected phones and apps. Our privacy laws need urgent reform if these data are to be kept safe.
https://theconversation.com/cars-are-a-privacy-nightmare-on-wheels-heres-how-they-get-away-with-collecting-and-sharing-your-data-214386?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1698993232

Many tiny organisms live inside our gut, including fungi – and this could influence the way we respond to a COVID infection, new research suggests.
https://theconversation.com/could-gut-fungi-be-linked-to-severe-covid-what-to-make-of-new-research-findings-216084?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1698098409

The Voice referendum has been defeated, with a “no” majority called by the ABC in at least four states.

Here are the latest results, including the national and state-by-state breakdowns:

https://theconversation.com/voice-to-parliament-referendum-results-at-a-glance-215366

Mangroves do a surprising amount for us. But we’re often not looking after them. Here’s how we can protect these forests of the sea edge better.
https://theconversation.com/if-we-protect-mangroves-we-protect-our-fisheries-our-towns-and-ourselves-214390?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1697003390

Our cities have adopted the goal of creating medium-density neighbourhoods to end urban sprawl – so why have we struggled to achieve it? 🌇
https://theconversation.com/how-do-we-get-urban-density-just-right-the-goldilocks-quest-for-the-missing-middle-211208?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1693540192

A vocal minority is calling for sexuality education to be pulled from schools – but what do parents actually want? 🤔

Research from Tracy Clelland (@UCNZ) shows many parents and young people want and need safe places to discuss relationships and sex. https://theconversation.com/ignore-the-politics-many-parents-want-to-work-with-schools-on-sexuality-education-210968?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1692009111

Wealthy fossil fuel companies operating in Australia have struggled to capture and store CO₂ emissions, so we're going to ship the waste overseas instead. What could go wrong?

@samanthahepbur2 (@Deakin) explains the sea dumping bill. ⬇️
https://theconversation.com/australia-has-introduced-a-new-bill-that-will-allow-us-to-ship-carbon-emissions-overseas-heres-why-thats-not-a-great-idea-208456?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1691034087

The National Party’s transport policy risks locking New Zealand into a car-dependent, high-carbon future.

And it’s likely the bill will be much more than $6 billion, writes @TimFWelch (@AucklandUni).

https://theconversation.com/70-years-of-road-based-policies-created-todays-problems-does-nationals-transport-plan-add-up-210696?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1690868746-1

20 years ago, solar and wind were expensive enough to make nuclear seem like an option for Australia.

As @JohnQuiggin (@UQ_news) writes, with cheap renewables a reality, there’s simply no point to domestic nuclear. https://t.co/hri9XNY9NP

How many tobacco lobbyists end up in government, and vice versa? It’s a lot.

About half of people involved in tobacco lobbying held positions in Australian governments before or after working for the tobacco industry.

Researchers reveal findings about the extent of this close relationship:

#Auspol #Australia #Government #Tobacco #Research #Health

https://theconversation.com/we-worked-out-how-many-tobacco-lobbyists-end-up-in-government-and-vice-versa-its-a-lot-205382?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1683781141-1

The #IPCC released a rundown of the state of scientific knowledge on climate change.

It found global temperatures are likely to reach 1.5℃ above pre-industrial levels in the early 2030s.

But we can close the gap.

#Climate #climatechange #climatecrisis #emissions #sustainability #science #globalwarming #australia #auspol #news

https://theconversation.com/it-can-be-done-it-must-be-done-ipcc-delivers-definitive-report-on-climate-change-and-where-to-now-201763?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1679344715-1