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Climate Disasters: The New Normal
It’s tempting to think of climate disasters as isolated events, a freak flood here, a heatwave there. But let’s be honest: this isn’t...

Sarah Borell
Jul 8, 20252 min read


How to talk about shark culling, nets and drumlines
Trying to modernise shark culling (via shark nets and drumlines) is surprisingly one of the hardest campaigns in ocean conservation. Many...

Sarah Borell
Jul 7, 20254 min read


World First Climate Visa Offered to Tuvaluans
In a historic first, Australia has pledged to offer 280 climate visas annually to Tuvaluans, capturing headlines worldwide. The new visa...

Sarah Borell
Jul 6, 20251 min read


A Legal Loophole Is Keeping Outdated Shark Culling Alive - And Now They Want To Expand
While the Queensland Shark Control Program (QSCP) faces growing public scrutiny, its persistence hinges on a loophole in federal...

Sarah Borell
Jul 5, 20253 min read


Switzerland Leads the Way to Stop Animal Cruelty – From Fashion to Food
Switzerland has taken a bold step forward in the fight against animal cruelty, becoming the first European country to ban the import of...

Sarah Borell
Jul 4, 20252 min read


Shark culls condemned in 2017 Senate inquiry — yet major parties continue to back even deadlier programs
In 2017, a Senate committee delivered what should have been a watershed moment in Australian environmental policy: a clear,...
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Jul 3, 20254 min read


True Barriers: Rethinking Shark Safety Infrastructure
Stinger net in North Queensland A common misconception when it comes to shark nets is that they are a physical, enclosed barrier to...

Sarah Borell
Jul 2, 20253 min read


Whales at Risk: Shark Nets Threaten Queensland’s Ecotourism Icon
Humpback whales are among the most iconic marine species to visit Queensland’s coast. But each year, these majestic creatures face a...

Sarah Borell
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Maroubra is the perfect case study on shark nets, fear mongering, and a new path forward
When it comes to the long-running debate over shark nets in New South Wales, no beach captures the contradictions, confusion, and...
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Jun 30, 20253 min read
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