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Government plans to protect marine area the size of Germany around Macquarie Island

An area roughly the size of Germany is set to be added to Australia's protected marine zones, safeguarding the future of millions of penguins, seals and sea birds on Macquarie Island.

ABC News

Thérèse Coffey brings farmers’ union plenty of chaff and no wheat

Environment secretary leaves Birmingham with egg on face while Rish! endures Brexit psychodrama

The Guardian - UK

Boots introduces major ban in all stores that affects thousands of products

The retailer is attempting to minimise its impact on the environment by banning wipes that contain plastic fibres.

Daily Record

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Thérèse Coffey rules out reintroduction of wolves and lynx

Environment secretary tells farmers ‘not to worry’, but angers wildlife campaigners who say ecosystems need lost species

The Guardian - UK

New York Times: Big Electric Trucks May Pollute Like Small Gas Cars

The New York Times dives into whether a large electric truck is just as bad, if not worse, for the environment than a small gas car.

InsideEVs

Boots introduces major change to everyday product sold in all its 2,200 UK stores

Last year's pledge to remove wet wipes containing plastic is part of Boot's overall plan to become a more sustainable retailer and minimise its impact on the environment

Daily Mirror

France eyes 'unprecedented' water curbs after driest winter since 1959

France is preparing to introduce restrictions on water use in parts of the country from March, in an unprecedented move for the time of year following the driest winter in 64 years, environment minister Christophe Bechu said on Wednesday.

Reuters

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Choice hands out green points for sustainable packaging

You might not pay any attention to the box your new kettle arrived in, but it could have a long-lasting effect on the environment.

The New Daily

England one dry spell away from return to severe drought, say experts

Warning comes as supermarkets ration sales of produce owing to dry conditions elsewhere in Europe

The Guardian - UK

UK beach issues 'do not swim' warning for entire YEAR after bacteria alert

Faecal matter has been detected at St Mary's Bay on Romney Marsh in Kent by the Environment Agency meaning people are advised not to swim there throughout 2023

Daily Mirror

Glickenhaus doubts environmental benefits of WEC tyre warming ban

Jim Glickenhaus has voiced his scepticism at the World Endurance Championship's decision to ban tyre warmers for the 2023 season on environmental grounds.

Motorsport

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park wins 'green shield'

Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park in Prachuap Khiri Khan province has won the Green National Park Shield for outstanding environmental management.

Bangkok Post

Hazelwood mine rehabilitation plan to be assessed amid environmental concerns

The federal government will investigate the potential environmental effects of rehabilitating the Hazelwood mine in Victoria's east amid concern it could contaminate waterways.

ABC News

Dirty gold: the fly-tipping gangs costing councils millions – and how you can help

If you venture out to the countryside, the chances are you’ve probably seen piles of rubbish, anything from fridges to frying pans, rubble to refuse sacks dumped at the side of the road or in laybys. Waste crime is serious, hazardous and on the increase. Often referred to as “fly-tipping”…

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Federal government restarts water buybacks to meet Murray-Darling Basin Plan target

The federal government has announced it will start a new round of water buybacks to help it achieve a key target under the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

The Conversation

As livestock theft becomes a growing problem in rural Australia, new technologies offer hope

Last week, it was reported that 700 sheep with an estimated value of $140,000, including nearly 200 valuable merino ewes, were stolen from a Victorian property in a highly sophisticated rural crime operation. Such large-scale rural theft is increasingly common.

Newsroom.co.nz

Parker's office says slash an issue for Nash

On the day Cyclone Gabrielle was smashing into Tairāwhiti, Environment Minister David Parker was already passing the buck. Aaron Smale reports.

Bangkok Post

TikTok promises safe platform for campaign

Short-video application TikTok says it can create a safe environment on its platform during the upcoming Thai general election.

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Advisor told NT minister reducing McArthur River Mine security bond could be 'inappropriate', court documents show

The documents show NT Mining and Industry Minister Nicole Manison slashed the environmental security bond at one of the world's largest lead and zinc mines despite formal advice that doing so could be "premature and inappropriate".

Evening Standard

Extinction Rebellion target London Fashion Week with oil stunt and ‘die in’

The activist group were aiming to highlight Coca-Cola’s impact on the environment

The Independent UK

Government must ‘up its game’ on infrastructure investment by water companies

Environment minister Rebecca Pow said the Government is taking more action against water companies than ever before.

The Guardian - AU

Environmentalists accuse Beetaloo Basin pro-fracking website of astroturfing

Mudburra elder Ray Dimakarri Dixon says he was shocked to discover site using his image to support fracking, which he is campaigning against

The Guardian - AU

‘Making the climate crisis worse’: Greens blast Labor after Queensland coal seam gas expansion approved

Decision allows Santos to open 116 new wells with an operational life of about 30 years in the Surat Basin

The Conversation

Nigeria's natural resources are under threat - urgent steps a new president must take

By the end of May 2023 Nigeria will have a new president following February’s elections.

The New Daily

PM doubles down on AUKUS, sounds warning on environment in key national security address

Anthony Albanese will warn that a climate change bill at the centre of a dispute with the Greens is critical to national security.

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