Coral bleaching event felt across the globe

It’s not just the Great Barrier Reef that’s going through coral bleaching, the world is experiencing its second major coral bleaching event in 10 years, with reef systems from Australia to Florida teetering on the brink of disaster following months of record-breaking ocean heat.

Tanya Plibersek is set to release a watered-down version of her overdue environmental reforms, moving to establish a new federal watchdog while deferring plans to beef up federal laws to deliver on her pledge to end native species extinctions.

A new drone has been deployed to bust illegal fishing on the Great Barrier Reef. "Virtually undetectable" to illegal fishers, the drone is helping authorities protect this marine sanctum. 

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Worldwide coral bleaching event is the second of its kind in a decade
The world is experiencing its second major coral bleaching event in 10 years, with reef systems from Australia to Florida teetering on the brink of disaster following months of record-breaking ocean heat, a US agency announced Monday. The consequences of coral bleaching are far-reaching, affecting not only the health of oceans but also the livelihoods of people, food security, and local economies.

Plibersek scales back environmental law reforms, seeks to establish a new watchdog
Tanya Plibersek is set to release a watered-down version of her overdue environmental reforms, moving to establish a new federal watchdog while deferring plans to beef up federal laws to deliver on her pledge to end native species extinctions.

Fisheries Queensland utilising long-range drone technology to bust illegal fishing on GBR
A new drone has been deployed to bust illegal fishing on the Great Barrier Reef. "Virtually undetectable" to illegal fishers, the drone is helping authorities protect this marine sanctum. 

Queensland Mine Allegedly Spews Year's Methane in 16 Days
Glencore's Hail Creek open-cut coal mine in Queensland's Bowen Basin released more methane pollution in 16 days than the company reported was emitted over an entire year, satellite images have revealed.

Scott Reef: a story of hope and caution for coral genetic recovery
A new study of the remote Scott Reef, nestled between northwest WA and Indonesia, has revealed a genus of coral with an ability to recover from repeated cycles of collapse. The catch? They need enough time to pass between disturbances to recover.

Afghanistan and Pakistan struck by extreme rain and flooding
Lightning and heavy rain have killed at least 69 people across Pakistan and Afghanistan in the past three days, as authorities in both countries declare states of emergency.

XR blocking arteries of capitalism labelled “catastrophic inconvenience”
Last month, Extinction Rebellion protesters led by Deana ‘Violet’ Coco blocked the Westgate Bridge to deliver a desperate plea to all Australians: ‘Climate Breakdown has Begun’. Authorities labelled the action arrogant and inconvenient - but who is the real villain here?