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For all the news, visit https://www.smh.com.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/rss/environment.xmlSydney Morning Herald - Environmenthttps://www.smh.com.au/assets/icons/rss/smh.pngen-AUTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:26:42 +1000https://www.smh.com.au/rss/environment.xmlTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:26:42 +1000Sydney Morning Herald - EnvironmentEnvironment / ConservationCaitlin Fitzsimmons, Max MaddisonAn alert system using autonomous drones to detect sharks could be in place by summer, scientists say.dddd7426-7320-4987-8894-d273ae8e9387https://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/how-an-ai-powered-early-warning-system-for-sharks-could-work-20260615-p606sn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentMon, 15 Jun 2026 16:06:19 +1000How an AI-powered early shark warning system could protect Sydney beachesEnvironment / ConservationCulum BrownFrom drones, to smart drumlines and personal devices that deter attacks, we have better ways to keep swimmers and surfers safer, but we need to deploy them.4dc4db57-f288-4ce4-9484-d686006aa86chttps://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/we-have-the-technology-to-prevent-shark-bites-let-s-use-it-to-save-lives-20260614-p606mr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentSun, 14 Jun 2026 17:04:48 +1000We have the technology to prevent shark bites. Will we use it?Environment / ConservationCaitlin FitzsimmonsWith Saturday’s shark attack and a horror summer, it is hard as an ocean-loving Sydneysider not to feel under siege.0067da3b-52e6-4504-ba62-66dced9b13c7https://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/shark-bites-are-becoming-more-common-but-a-cull-won-t-work-20260613-p606j3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentSun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000Shark bites are becoming more common – but a cull won’t workEnvironment / SustainabilityRichard GloverThere’s joy and redemption to be found at the local tip.7decccdb-1c5c-4b51-980f-86123eb0353ahttps://www.smh.com.au/environment/sustainability/i-went-looking-for-a-needle-in-a-haystack-and-i-found-so-much-more-20260609-p60537.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentSat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000I went looking for a needle in a haystack, and I found so much moreEnvironment / Climate changeSeth Borenstein, Caitlin FitzsimmonsThe US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed the existence of the El Nino, expected to grow to historic strength and turbocharge extreme weather.9379cab6-b9f0-494f-adc9-fc24bef246c5https://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/el-nino-has-officially-begun-bringing-risk-of-drought-extreme-heat-and-bushfires-20260611-p6064x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentFri, 12 Jun 2026 08:42:29 +1000El Nino has officially begun, bringing risk of drought, extreme heat and bushfiresEnvironment / ConservationBianca HallThe Allan government offered to provide bailout guarantees for Zoos Victoria, 12 months before the organisation announced plans to axe an estimated 70 roles.abb00d05-9555-4408-b02b-98d3710e738dhttps://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/bailout-backing-was-offered-to-zoos-victoria-a-year-before-job-cuts-20260611-p605sw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentThu, 11 Jun 2026 18:43:06 +1000Bailout backing was offered to Zoos Victoria a year before job cutsEnvironment / SustainabilityCaitlin FitzsimmonsThe boats skate up to a metre above the water, using technology honed for the America’s Cup.638c5af2-468b-4f3d-889a-6f1d81f9593ehttps://www.smh.com.au/environment/sustainability/sydney-harbour-is-getting-electric-hydrofoils-what-s-it-like-to-fly-in-one-20260610-p605ey.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentThu, 11 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +1000Sydney Harbour is getting electric hydrofoils. What’s it like to ‘fly’ in one?Environment / SustainabilityCaitlin FitzsimmonsHouses are still 10 times more likely to have rooftop solar panels than apartments, but the financial case for solar on strata buildings is better than ever.f7ade12a-c370-4bec-93c4-dfea655d5148https://www.smh.com.au/environment/sustainability/push-to-deliver-solar-to-2-5m-apartment-dwellers-gains-traction-20260604-p603ss.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentWed, 10 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +1000Push to deliver solar to 2.5m apartment dwellers gains tractionEnvironment / Climate changeCaitlin FitzsimmonsAs well as the cost of extreme weather and natural disasters, longer-term climatic changes are also a drag on economic productivity, the NSW Net Zero Commission says.2cdcbb37-4021-4a4f-b266-762d83529cc2https://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/you-re-losing-20k-a-year-because-of-climate-change-and-it-s-predicted-to-get-worse-20260605-p604co.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentWed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000You’re losing $20k a year because of climate change – and it’s predicted to get worseEnvironment / ConservationBianca HallA study of national parks has found proximity to wild areas “reduces stress, improves mental health and lowers healthcare costs”.d3475013-eb84-45a9-aef0-fe261218e882https://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/one-city-has-a-fraction-of-the-access-to-nature-as-its-neighbour-20260602-p6032s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentFri, 05 Jun 2026 16:25:51 +1000The failing that threatens Melbourne’s ‘most liveable’ claim – and its residents’ wellbeingEnvironment / Climate changeNick O'Malley, Mike FoleyPopulists are waging a war against climate action around the world, but in Australia the fiercest battle is among the right-wing parties over policy “purity”.d6599743-273d-45d8-89e4-c507a94378f9https://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/climate-denial-on-steroids-how-the-global-anti-climate-movement-is-fracturing-right-wing-politics-at-home-20260604-p603ul.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentFri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +1000‘Climate denial on steroids’: How the global anti-climate movement is fracturing right-wing politics at homeEnvironment / WeatherNational weather forecast for Wednesday June 3.6eabc7a5-70f1-48a2-88d0-94330b5c24a3https://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/national-weather-forecast-for-wednesday-june-3-20260603-p603co.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentWed, 03 Jun 2026 06:06:09 +1000National weather forecast for Wednesday June 3Environment / Climate changeNick O'MalleyThe Chinese car maker has made a splash in Melbourne with the arrival of a vessel carrying thousands of electric vehicles. BYD now plans to take down Australia’s favourite car brands.8e009130-356e-4160-8aa1-fcaa85eba672https://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/how-the-arrival-of-a-byd-ship-marks-a-sea-change-in-australian-motoring-20260602-p60367.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentTue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:18 +1000How the arrival of a BYD ship marks a sea change in Australian motoringEnvironment / Climate changeBianca HallScientists are poised to declare the emergence of the weather pattern within days. Here’s why.674f3a3e-e617-4617-b191-e4773595696chttps://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/how-the-looming-el-nino-will-be-amplified-by-climate-conditions-20260602-p6035s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentTue, 02 Jun 2026 15:32:42 +1000How the looming El Nino will be amplified by climate conditionsEnvironment / Climate changeNick O'MalleyIn a major flex of Chinese industrial muscle, a company has used its own purpose-built ship to respond to rampant demand from Australian consumers.c57f86f0-d6dc-4f3c-92f6-d81dace3ef0chttps://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/an-enormous-ship-docked-in-melbourne-today-its-cargo-could-permanently-change-australian-motoring-20260531-p602f6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentSun, 31 May 2026 17:15:17 +1000An enormous ship docked in Melbourne on Sunday. Its cargo could permanently change Australian motoringEnvironment / SustainabilityCaitlin FitzsimmonsLight pollution means city dwellers, and even residents of country towns, are increasingly missing out on the majesty above their heads.090a50c2-177a-405d-bdc1-7608c8904922https://www.smh.com.au/environment/sustainability/we-took-them-for-granted-australia-s-cities-are-losing-their-stars-20260519-p5zynf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentSat, 30 May 2026 05:45:00 +1000‘We took them for granted’: Australia’s cities are losing their starsEnvironment / SustainabilityNick O'MalleyWoke brainwashing or petro-nostalgia? The new Ferrari Luce has drawn comparisons to the Nissan Leaf and is stirring a violent response.c4721c69-66b5-47c5-9fb7-41c2dfb99784https://www.smh.com.au/environment/sustainability/ferrari-has-unveiled-its-first-ev-the-900k-price-tag-is-only-the-first-problem-20260528-p601h6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentThu, 28 May 2026 16:56:46 +1000Ferrari’s first EV costs $900,000 – and so far it’s not going wellEnvironment / Climate changeBianca HallOur region’s ground zero is Indonesia, where humidity is already high in wet and dry seasons.f6d34024-7169-4bdd-9c81-076c5209800ehttps://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/how-lethal-humidity-threatens-to-displace-millions-in-our-region-20260525-p600j0.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentWed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +1000How lethal humidity threatens to displace millions in our regionEnvironment / ConservationBianca HallWhile the Great Barrier Reef suffers repeated bleaching, a little known and legal trade permits tonnes of live coral to be shipped overseas for use in aquariums.96de0492-d12e-49a5-a0b2-bbdde2118a78https://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/the-reef-is-dying-so-why-can-up-to-190-tonnes-be-chopped-out-each-year-20260519-p5zyqy.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentTue, 26 May 2026 00:01:00 +1000The reef is dying. So why can up to 190 tonnes be chopped out each year?Environment / ConservationNicola BartonInvasive predators are being normalised while native species are being driven towards extinction.4ee62c68-3982-44f3-b4fc-95866d572ac0https://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/i-mentioned-quolls-not-one-person-knew-what-they-were-20260525-p600eg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_environmentMon, 25 May 2026 19:30:00 +1000I mentioned quolls. Not one person knew what they were