Hello dear readers! Happy Friday!
The week's first article highlights that Australia will protect more of Australia's sub-Antarctic marine park. In the second article, Australians often throw out clothes in the rubbish. A RMIT study recommends a national textiles recycling scheme. The third article outlines that there needs be laws to protect animals from AI. AI could be used to harm animals through assisting poaching. Finally, Australia is hosting the world's first nature positive summit in Sydney.
Take a look at this week's video where the federal opposition plans to impose a time limit on environmental approvals. Hope you enjoy this week’s EP and have a lovely weekend.
Tim Hanigan
Economist
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‘Huge environmental win’: Australia to protect 52% of its oceans, more than any other country, Plibersek says
The environment minister, Tanya Plibersek, has declared Australia will soon protect more ocean than any other country after the government finalises a more than 300,000 square kilometre expansion of a sub-Antarctic marine park. Read more here.
One in three Australians throwing unwanted clothes in rubbish, survey finds
Most Australians are confused about what to do with their unwanted clothes, leading about a third to throw their closet clutter in the rubbish, according to the first national survey of clothing use and disposal habits. Read more here.
Animals in the machine: why the law needs to protect animals from AI
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has triggered concern about potentially detrimental effects on humans. However, the technology also has the potential to harm animals. Read more here.
Australia is hosting the world’s first ‘nature positive’ summit. What is it, and why does it matter?
This week, Australia hosts the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit in Sydney. It comes at a crucial time: biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse is one of the biggest risks the world faces in the next decade. Read more here.
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