Woodside Energy workers prepare to strike

Workers at Woodside Energy have given notice of their intention to strike, throwing Australian gas exports into disarray over conversations of pay and conditions. Hurricane Hilary has made landfall in Mexico and Canada, bringing heavy rains that have been labeled as “catastrophic and life-threatening.” And have you ever wondered what it’s like to sail on Greenpeace’s iconic rainbow Warrior?

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Global markets brace for supply disruptions as Woodside Energy workers prepare to strike
Offshore platform workers at Woodside Energy are preparing to strike, as protracted negotiations over pay and conditions threaten to disrupt Australian gas exports, putting international markets on edge.

Dangerous Hurricane Hilary hits Mexico, California with heavy rains
Hilary brought heavy rains Saturday to portions of Mexico's Baja California peninsula and the southwestern United States, as officials warned the powerful hurricane was likely to cause "catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding.

Ever wondered what it’s like to sail on Greenpeace’s iconic Rainbow Warrior?
The ship just completed a tour of the Pacific, sailing from Australia to Vanuatu, Tuvalu and Fiji to meet with politicians, civil organisations and front-line communities to find out how the climate crisis is affecting the region.

Tens of thousands flee western Canada wildfires
Officials in western Canada's British Columbia implored tens of thousands of residents to heed evacuation orders Saturday as "rapidly evolving" wildfires threatened large parts of the scenic Okanagan Valley, including the city of Kelowna.

Environment groups, Greens and parts of federal Labor Party call for nationwide end to native logging
The Greens, environment groups, and sections of the federal Labor Party all want a nationwide end to native logging. A motion to end logging across Australia was defeated at the Labor Party's national conference in Brisbane this week, after strong lobbying from senior Labor figures. But the pressure is still on at the state level.

‘Time is now’: Scientist urge governments to fund Southern Ocean and Antarctica research to stop climate changes
Leading scientists across the globe are sounding the alarm as Earth’s crucial oceanic system faces a funding shortfall while the rapid changes of the Southern Ocean and Antarctica continue to be under researched.

Climate scientists warn nature's 'anaesthetics' have worn off, now Earth is feeling the pain as ocean heating hits record highs
A look at daily sea surface temperature anomalies from around the world shows most of the northern hemisphere and much of the southern hemisphere is currently flashing red.

Top sustainability jobs getting a real seat at the table
In the US, growing numbers of businesses are appointing chief sustainability officers to their executive team. This trend could be mirrored in Australia.