Despite being made of plastic bottles and recycled materials, the Plastiki catamaran survived its four-month ocean voyage to land in Sydney with a rousing call to end plastic pollution in the world’s oceans, Nick Evershed reports.

What do poo and penises have in common with animal preservation efforts? Jacob Willis finds out. Image: LWY

While the water debate continues across Australia, a new local workshop on water management has cast the issue globally. Tara Egan reports.

Almost 90 per cent of Australian homes have access to recycling but many don’t know what symbols stand for. Sarah Michael reports.

Conservationists are concerned that fuel reduction burns in East Gippsland will threaten endangered species and reduce biodiversity.

Could whales be neighbours with oil platforms? Federal Resources Minister Martin Ferguson has just released new offshore oil leases, and some lie in areas that are flagged as potential marine sanctuaries.

The Agapanthus plant may bloom beautiful purple flowers in summer, but if uncontrolled, this popular plant can be a nightmare for native ecosystems and local councils. Natalie Muller reports. Image: EncycloPetey

Even the smallest rise in temperatures and changes in seasonal timing can have affect on our environment. Jessica Black investigates.

The Earth’s species are disappearing, and this time we can’t blame the asteroids. But just what is biodiversity, and why should we be worried?

What began as an initiative to clean up dirty palm oil production practices, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil has become little more than a greenwashing tool. Rebecca Zhou reports.