News: Environment

Australians wary of outdoor bush activities as extreme weather looms over summer holidays

As Australians prepare for their summer holiday activities in the outdoors, a new poll shows that a majority are concerned about extreme weather events ruining their plans. An Essential…

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Dec 23, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

War on Single Use Plastic partners with Uber One during Big Bash events

With a goal to reduce the amount of single-use plastic cups at major sporting events, Sydney-based social enterprise - War on Single Use Plastic (WOSUP) - has entered into a sustainability…

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Dec 21, 2024 Environment / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

New research shows that tourism is responsible for 9% of global carbon emissions

Carbon emissions related to the tourism industry have risen over last decade and now make up 9% of the global total according to new research. The University of Queensland-led study -…

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Dec 11, 2024 Environment / Tourism /

 
 

AusCycling announces 50,000 registered participants for AusBike program

AusCycling’s bike education program AusBike has marked a major milestone, with AusBike reaching 50,000 registered participants across Australia since launching late last year. When…

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Dec 6, 2024 Education / Environment / Fitness / Sport /

 
 

Global Sustainable Tourism Council publishes new Attractions Criteria

Aiming to help attractions businesses - such as theme parks, museums, national parks and waterparks - in implementing sustainable practices in response to the growing focus on…

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Nov 25, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

World Athletics video highlight impacts of climate change on sport

World Athletics has released ‘Becoming a Champion for a Better World: Athlete Messages for COP29’, a video in which elite athletes and Olympians share personal experiences of…

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Nov 20, 2024 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Sport /

 
 

DP World becomes SailGP’s Global Smart Logistics Partner and helps reduce carbon footprint

DP World becomes SailGP's Global Smart Logistics Partner and helps reduce carbon footprint DP World has become SailGP's Global Smart Logistics Partner with the three-season…

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Nov 20, 2024 Environment / Events / Sport /

 
 

Two new directors welcomed to the Board of Sports Environment Alliance

Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) has advised of the election of two Directors, Fiona Young and Neil Dalrymple, following its recent AGM. SEA advise that Dalrymple, a returning director…

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Nov 14, 2024 Environment / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

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