Where have all the insects gone?
There's new research revealing the alarming loss of insects all over the planet, what is causing it, which insects are most affected and what we can do.
Taking care of our planet
We can all take effective action to bring about necessary change to help our planet. We can start with supporting our soils.
Visiting Tassie’s Tall Ones
Tap into joy, wonder, curiosity and compassion by walking in a tall forest, says Dr Reese Halter.
Plan A – Saving earth
How do we save Earth’s life-support systems and ourselves in the process? Dr Reese Halter reports on the action needed and our progress to date.
Fabric of life
The rapacious ‘fast fashion’ industry is damaging the planet. Liz Ginis speaks with leaders at the forefront of sustainable change.
Fighting for our forests
The world's forests are the lifeblood of Earth, yet their future is threatened, and our existence with it. It's time to turn back the tide, one tree at a time, writes DR REESE HALTER.
Climate in crisis
Dr. REESE HALTER looks at current climate change conditions and measures to avert crisis.
A dying buzz
Climate disruption and insecticides known as neonics are proving a deadly combination for bees, writes DR REESE HALTER.
Shelter from the storm
JUSTIN RUSSELL reflects on the latest round of climate talks at Doha, and the implications of dangerous global warming for gardeners.
Save our seeds
Seeds are disappearing. In the century leading up to the year 2000, the world lost 75 per cent of the genetic diversity of its agricultural crops, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) estimates.
Top of the class
A small Victorian primary school has earned top marks with an inspiring environmental program, including natural wetlands, energy saving, permaculture gardens, chooks and more. PENNY WOODWARD reports. The world is not given by your parents but borrowed from your children. A shining example of this can be found at a primary school in the small rural Victorian town of Balnarring.
As the Earth Breathes
Human-created global warming first appeared on our radar more than a century ago, and scientists have been charting its ominous development ever since. Environmental author and activist ALBERT BATES reflects on the unfolding history of global warming and humanity’s response