Podcast Episodes

The Environmental Fight you probably haven't heard of

Season 8 Episode 267

While you might not think native duck hunting is a big issue in Australia, it actually has extensive detrimental effects on our ecosystems. And it is…

3 years, 1 month ago

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What Transition?

Season 8 Episode 266

The lifecycle emissions resulting from Tamboran Resources’ proposed Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) processing and export facility in the Northern Territ…

3 years, 1 month ago

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A Trojan Horse for Fossil Fuels

Season 8 Episode 265

The Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Amendment (Using New Technologies to Fight Climate Change) Bill currently before Parliament sounds promising…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Ending the ‘Jobs for Mates’ Culture with Dr Sophie Scamps [Webinar]

Season 8 Episode 264

Restoring trust and integrity in Australia’s democracy was a key issue in 2022 federal election. In March, independent MP Dr Sophie Scamps introduced…

3 years, 1 month ago

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The Shell Game Behind Carbon Credits with Nick Feik [Webinar]

Season 8 Episode 263

In his new essay “The Great Stock ‘n’ Coal Swindle” for The Monthly, Nick Feik takes a deep dive into Australia’s carbon offsets industry and its lin…

3 years, 2 months ago

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The 'Tassie Tiger of the Sea' is on the brink

Season 8 Episode 262

The Maugean Skate, nicknamed the 'Tasmanian Tiger of the Sea,' is on the brink of extinction, with salmon farming in the region threatening its natur…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Climate Change and the Pacific: Regional Climate Diplomacy Forum 2023 [webinar]

Season 8 Episode 261

Given the existential threat that rising sea levels and increasing extreme weather events pose to their communities, Pacific Island nations have been…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Why it's hard to beat sitting MPs in elections

Season 8 Episode 260

Sitting parliamentarians rarely lose elections. While incumbents have a publicly funded head-start, challengers rely on donations to fund their elect…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Australia's Olympic Moment on Greenwashing

Season 8 Episode 259

The Australian Government has proposed that Australia host the 2026 UN Climate Conference, in “partnership” with Pacific nations. But can Australia b…

3 years, 3 months ago

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Nordic Talks: Breaking the ice ceiling: Gender equality in Iceland and Australia [Webinar]

Season 8 Episode 258

Iceland’s outstanding levels of gender equality have been achieved through policies such as extensive paid parental leave, including an emphasis on f…

3 years, 3 months ago

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