Australia's governments and mining giant Adani have announced the go ahead for a mega mine - despite the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) warnings over climate change and the likely impact on the Great Barrier Reef. MAXINE NEWLANDS reports
… Australian Government and UNESCO are Oceans Apart on Climate Change and the Great … World Environment Day (June 5 th ) and World Oceans Day (June 8 th ). World Ocean Day which first started nearly 10 years …
Peter Wilcox, Captain of Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior III is deeply worried, but not about being blown up by the secret service (again), direct action, terrorism, or being rammed. Maxine Newlands finds out what it is he truly fears.....
… ‘Clearwater’ , after which he took on the Ocean Research ship, ‘Regina Maris’ , before … me come and go. We’re talking about a Pacific Ocean dying in 15 or 20 years, oh my goodness, … the media. We’re talking about the Pacific Ocean dying in 15- 20 years. That is such a …
Ecologist reporter MAXINE NEWLANDS sat down with the world's leading coral reef expert, distinguished Professor Terry Hughes FAA, Director of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Integrated Coral Reef Studies, (ARCCOE) at James Cook University and asked him directly what are the chances for the Reefs' survival?
… Bleaching - caused by increases in ocean temperatures from global warming - … temperatures reaching 0.87 °C above average. Ocean temperatures also rose to 0.77°C above …
Australian environmentalists have launched a lawsuit against plans to expand a coal port that threatens the Great Barrier Reef, writes Maxine Newlands. The approval came in spite of warnings from UNESCO and marine scientists that the Reef is already 'in danger'.
… Maxine Newlands | 6th May 2014 News Oceans Mining Transport Fossil Fuels Coal …
Australian politicians are putting the Great Barrier Reef at risk by approving one of the world's largest coal mines, say activists and marine scientists. MAXINE NEWLANDS reports
… the atmosphere raise water temperatures and ocean acidification. When carbon dioxide …
A host of Pacific nations are turning to renewable technologies to satisfy 100% of their energy, writes Maxine Newlands. Samoa is aiming to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2017, while Tokelau has already reached 94% including 100% of its electricity.
… change, with sea level rises and increases in ocean temperatures impacting on communities …
The Great Barrier Reef was a key talking point in the run up to Australia's federal election as politicians promised billions to improve water quality, whilst talking down coral bleaching and report rigging. Ecologist writer, Maxine Newlands, reports...
… Coral bleaching happens when increasing ocean temperatures from global warming forces …
Australian Greens' Leader Richard Di Natale has called for the prospect of a Trump Presidency and a post-Brexit Britain to be the chance to break old alliances and forge new deals to save the planet. MAXINE NEWLANDS reports
… Pacific" says Ning Yen, Greenpeace East Asia Oceans Campaigner. Australia relies on the EU …