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More clean energy projects than ever are being assessed under federal environmental laws and it's slowing down the pace of development, according to investors.  

In 2002, high explosives were laid in oil wells across 20 sq km of forest. The firm has gone but the pentolite remains, despite a court ruling, putting lives and the ecosystem at risk

Researchers applaud move away from fossil fuels but say more must be done to mitigate effects on endangered species

First Nations activists call legislation ‘a betrayal’ while Greens leader tells parliament Labor are ‘climate con artists’

Buoyed by forcing the closure of a vast copper mine, a new generation of eco-conscious candidates are taking on the ‘shameful and corrupt’ status quo in May’s general elections

Victorian premier Jacinta Allan says ‘appropriate mitigations’ can be put in place to protect wetlands

The Neretva, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, is one of the most biodiverse rivers on the continent – supporting bears, wolves, lynx and many rare species – but more than 50 planned dams could permanently transform the ecosystem

Eight South American presidents including Brazil’s Lula say rich countries need to pledge more resources to help protect rainforest

World Bank says subsidies costing as much as $23m a minute must be repurposed to fight climate crisis

From mining to cattle ranching and soya farming, some of the world’s largest companies exploit the region, though many also claim to be giving something back

For decades, resort properties and luxury developments have spelled doom for natural habitats. Huge hotels and human nonsense have appeared all over the world's beaches and other beautiful places, driving out natural wildlife...

Environmentalists from the Philippines urge investors to avoid LNG projects which they say threaten the Verde Island Passage

The slick from sunken tanker Princess Empress has harmed livelihoods, caused health problems and done untold damage to marine life. Can Mindoro island recover?

Peak environment groups in SA urge the state government to increase natural protections as renewable projects advance.

Farmers in New England are facing off against an unlikely alliance of the National party and conservationists

Given the amount of industrialization occurring around the World, its very important that we preserve what 'wilds' we have left for future generations and to make sure we keep the natural species diversity high.