Australia is currently suffering from some of the most devastating bushfires. In a time of tragedy, we often seek leadership, support and policy changes from our politicians. But is that support actually there? Continue reading Is there a blanket of smoke covering our politicians’ eyes?
It was in the labyrinth of the Adelaide city centre, during Monday’s most recent public holiday, where environmentalist cyclists swarmed the streets. Continue reading Extinction Rebellion bike swarm perfectly stages a week of rebellion
World leaders will view excerpts from environmental documentary 2040 at tomorrow’s Climate Action Summit, hosted by the UN; with one of the film’s ideas posing intriguing implications for Australia. Continue reading 2040: How giant seaweed could be an important tool in our climate-affected future
omorrow, September 20, young people from 120 countries are joining together in what will likely be the biggest climate strike ever. Continue reading Young people prepare to march for change in worldwide climate protests
Our closest neighbours have been making a fair few headlines in Australia lately. Given their geographical and political importance to Australia, On The Record has a quick round up to get you up to speed on all things beyond the Torres Strait. Continue reading Australia, Indonesia and Oceania: Tensions in our international neighbourhood
You’ve probably heard that the Amazon Rainforest is burning. Continue reading Understanding the political dimensions of the Amazon fires
It is neither surf nor sunshine any longer in Adelaide, where erosion, storm damage, and coastal mismanagement have left some of our picturesque beachfronts in ruin. Continue reading Stuck in a bad tide: The race to save Adelaide’s metropolitan beaches
Prior to polling day, the New York Times called the 2019 federal election “Australia’s Climate Change Election”, when citizens would vote for urgent and major action against climate change. Continue reading Climate changed the voting choices of young, urban South Australians in the federal election
Climate change is a major concern for young voters and next month’s election will see many young Australians engage in politics in a way that they likely haven’t before. Continue reading Climate change is influencing the way young people vote and live
Earlier this month, a bushfire swept through the small coastal city of Tathra, NSW, destroying 65 homes, 35 caravans, and small cabins. Continue reading The politicised Tathra bushfires explained
