Environmental Justice News

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Our Environmental Justice news provides insights into the intersection of social inequality and environmental issues at a local level on the Central Coast, and on a wider level too.

From the impact of pollution on marginalised communities to the efforts being made to promote environmental justice, explore our articles below to learn more about the movement towards a more just and sustainable future.

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Bilby conservation efforts enhanced by Indigenous knowledge

Jacquelene 4 April 2025

One of the nation’s most iconic and at-risk critters could benefit by combining Indigenous knowledge with western survey methods, according to a new study led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) in collaboration with the North Tanami Rangers and Traditional Owners from the community of Lajamanu. By Charles Darwin University The […]

2442 animals slaughtered per second

Jacquelene 4 April 2025

Animal Liberation will be 50 years old in 2026 and it continues to work to improve the lives of all species through legislation, advocacy, action and legislation. Earlier this year the group held one of its slaughterhouse vigils. By Lisa Ryan* On 16 January 2025, Animal Liberation, together with Animal […]

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SAVING OUR WETLANDS PART 4: HAPPY ENDINGS CAN HAPPEN

Jacquelene 3 April 2025

Some communities, and politicians, have had the foresight to save and protect wetlands – the Central Coast Wetland on the site of the former Pioneer Dairy, south of the Wyong River, is one such fairy tale come true. By Jacquelene Pearson The Central Coast Wetland, on the site of the […]

SAVING OUR WETLANDS PART 3: UNDER PRESSURE

Jacquelene 27 March 2025

The old timers call it Porters Lake because it resembles a massive lake when flooded – a sight to behold. But over recent decades Porters Creek Wetland has been suffering death by a thousand cuts. A promised Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement may change that for the better, or it may not. […]

SAVING OUR WETLAND PART 2: HOW TO LOSE A WETLAND

Jacquelene 3 March 2025

Why would a council sell a wetland for less than its market value and even hide its biodiversity value from its own valuer – it doesn’t make sense but that is exactly what happened on the NSW Central Coast in 2021 – then, in 2022, the land was unlawfully cleared. […]

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Saving the iconic Snow Gum

Jacquelene 24 February 2025

Tackling small fires before they become uncontrollable bushfires, excluding fire from recovering forests, and sabotaging beetle mating rituals – these are just some of the strategies proposed to save Australia’s iconic snow gum. Snow gum woodlands are the iconic vegetation community of mountain environments in south eastern Australia and are […]

13 billion drink containers recycled

Jacquelene 3 February 2025

The NSW Return and Earn scheme has hit a new record, celebrating a staggering 13 billion bottles, cans and cartons returned through the return point network since the scheme began. This means over $1.3 billion in container refunds have gone back into people’s pockets, helping with the cost of living, […]

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Queensland’s Scenic Rim gets global eco recognition

Jacquelene 31 January 2025

Now there’s even more reason to visit Queensland’s famous Scenic Rim – the region has just achieved ECO Destination Certification with Ecotourism Australia, a result of meeting global best-practice standards in ecotourism, responsible travel and environmental conservation. As the first destination to achieve certification in 2025, the Scenic Rim becomes […]

SPECIAL REPORT: Saving our wetlands part 1 the big picture

Jacquelene 29 January 2025

Over 50% of coastal wetlands in NSW have been destroyed since colonisation and the NSW Government is ill-equipped to take advantage of the emerging Blue Carbon market to help protect and restore these ecosystems. By Jacquelene Pearson In this four-part special report, we will explore the health of wetlands in […]

Activists urge world leaders to ‘End Plastic’

Jacquelene 25 November 2024

As UN negotiations for a global Plastics Treaty start in Busan, South Korea, over 500 Friends of the Earth International and Friends of the Earth South Korea (KFEM) activists sent a bold message to governments with their bodies, making a human sign spelling out the words “End Plastic”. The action […]

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