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“Following the discovery of gold in what would become known as Western Australia’s Goldfields region in the late 19th century, few would predict the impact the resources industry would grow to have on the fledgling state.”

“Helsinki: Finnish police have opened a criminal investigation into Google’s clearing of 330 hectares of forest for an AI data centre, a project the government had championed.”

“This is a company seeking to build advanced AI systems that proponents hope will transform how we work, save us from terrible diseases, resolve our deep environmental problems and improve the quality of our lives.”

“But even supporters have expressed concern about AI’s impact, from wiping out jobs to its use of power and water and the way the AI boom is contributing to higher interest rates on government debt.”

“Now and then there are signs of environmental damage that Indigenous communities are working to improve ... clusters of native sea urchins that are degrading the rocky reef around Narooma on the south coast, plastic bottles washed up along a riverbank, a sign…”

“The intervention comes after the High Court ruled a fortnight ago that a 2022 approval by the NSW Independent Planning Commission was invalid because it had failed to properly consider the climate impact of coal exported overseas from the mine.”

“In 1975, a standard return economy airfare from Sydney to London on a major carrier like Qantas cost about $2300 – about a third of the median annual wage.”

“High Land by Sarah Hawthorn (Transit Lounge, $35) Annie survives a tandem skydive when her parachute fails, while her unlucky instructor dies by taking the brunt of her fall on impact.”

“But fast travel often increases both environmental impact and economic leakage: more internal flights, more rushed transfers, and more time spent in international-style infrastructure designed for turnover rather than connection.”

“…s government’s poor climate record, which includes approval of the 45-year extension for the NW Shelf gas project, approvals for 37 new coal and gas projects and rejection of a “climate trigger” in environmental legislation, all since taking office just four…”

“All cooking, particularly midweek, is based on a hierarchy of needs – and each household’s hierarchy hinges on their priorities.”

“Bedrossian knew what a data centre was: a US company called AirTrunk had built one across the other side of the business park, in 2020.”

“Scientists don’t know the exact cause of MND, but believe it results from a mix genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors.”

“The National Trust is opposed to the demolition of the building on environmental grounds.”

“Labor has promised to duplicate Melbourne’s least reliable rail line and save taxpayers more than $600 million in major infrastructure works, while further delaying a signature policy of former premier Daniel Andrews.”

“Hanson has flagged that she will address a number of concerns raised by the West Australian farming sector, including a ban on live sheep export, and compliance with environmental protection and Aboriginal heritage laws.”