Clare Peddie
@clarepeddie.bsky.social
I was Environment + Energy deputy editor at The Conversation Australia 2023-25 - after 15 years covering science and environment news at The Advertiser, Adelaide, formerly of CSIRO Land and Water.
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Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
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I've been working on story about the toxic algal bloom spreading off the South Australian coast. I just went back and looked at how hot the waters off the coast of Australia were getting starting in September 2024. Here's the visual:
July 30, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I've been working on story about the toxic algal bloom spreading off the South Australian coast. I just went back and looked at how hot the waters off the coast of Australia were getting starting in September 2024. Here's the visual:
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Preliminary results from computer modelling suggests the harmful algal bloom that has been killing marine life will return with a vengeance after winter and spread. 👉 theconversation.com/south-a...
July 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Preliminary results from computer modelling suggests the harmful algal bloom that has been killing marine life will return with a vengeance after winter and spread. 👉 theconversation.com/south-a...
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South Australia’s new Biodiversity Act will achieve things no federal or state law has done before. It shows states and territories can achieve ambitious reform.
As the federal government fumbles on nature law reform, the states are forging ahead
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June 19, 2025 at 4:44 AM
South Australia’s new Biodiversity Act will achieve things no federal or state law has done before. It shows states and territories can achieve ambitious reform.
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The algal bloom in SA is a warning to coastal communities, as well as tourism, seafood and aquaculture industries. It’s a sign of what’s to come as the oceans warm.
‘Like an underwater bushfire’: SA’s marine algal bloom is still killing almost everything in its path
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June 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The algal bloom in SA is a warning to coastal communities, as well as tourism, seafood and aquaculture industries. It’s a sign of what’s to come as the oceans warm.
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Southern Australia is suffering some of the lowest rainfall levels on record. The drought won’t break until the return of low pressure systems bringing heavy rain.
Why is southern Australia in drought – and when will it end?
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May 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Southern Australia is suffering some of the lowest rainfall levels on record. The drought won’t break until the return of low pressure systems bringing heavy rain.
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Past policy positions and musings of new Liberal leader Sussan Ley offer insights into future directions on renewable energy, environment laws, and more.
From nuclear to nature laws, here’s where new Liberal leader Sussan Ley stands on 4 energy and environment flashpoints
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May 13, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Past policy positions and musings of new Liberal leader Sussan Ley offer insights into future directions on renewable energy, environment laws, and more.
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Inside one of Australia’s maximum-security prisons, inmates and prison officers have created an indoor farm, growing herbs and leafy greens for the on-site café.
How maximum security prison inmates and officers worked together to create a farm behind bars
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May 7, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Inside one of Australia’s maximum-security prisons, inmates and prison officers have created an indoor farm, growing herbs and leafy greens for the on-site café.
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Varroa mites and small hive beetles are threatening Australian honey producers. Here’s how backyard beekeepers, and everyday honey lovers, can help.
Australian honeybees are under attack by mites and beetles. Here’s how to keep your backyard hive safe
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April 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Varroa mites and small hive beetles are threatening Australian honey producers. Here’s how backyard beekeepers, and everyday honey lovers, can help.
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Well, the @greens.org.au get it!
Greens to push for 1pc environmental allocation in federal budget www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
Greens to push for 1pc environmental allocation in federal budget www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
April 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Well, the @greens.org.au get it!
Greens to push for 1pc environmental allocation in federal budget www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
Greens to push for 1pc environmental allocation in federal budget www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...
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Note the ancient tree. We are losing these across huge areas of Australia at an alarming rate. These irreplaceable, keystone ecological structures support 300-400 species in Australia. Most endangered species require such hollows for homes. Failure in funding for mngmt & research urgently needed.
Australia’s wildlife and environments are world renowned, but in deep, deep trouble. What’s urgently needed, and entirely possible, to begin turning things around? In the lead up to the federal election we discuss what Australia’s next government can and must do theconversation.com/australians-....
Australians want nature protected. These 3 environmental problems should be top of the next government’s to-do list
Three experts consider what’s required to protect and conserve Australia’s natural wonders, from fighting invaders to stopping habitat loss and saving species.
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April 1, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Note the ancient tree. We are losing these across huge areas of Australia at an alarming rate. These irreplaceable, keystone ecological structures support 300-400 species in Australia. Most endangered species require such hollows for homes. Failure in funding for mngmt & research urgently needed.
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Brisbane 2032 was supposed to be the first ‘climate-positive’ Olympic Games. But a quiet change to the host contract puts the commitment in doubt.
Brisbane 2032 is no longer legally bound to be ‘climate positive’. Will it still leave a green legacy?
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March 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Brisbane 2032 was supposed to be the first ‘climate-positive’ Olympic Games. But a quiet change to the host contract puts the commitment in doubt.
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After shelving plans to reform Australia’s nature laws, the prime minister wants to walk back existing protections with new legislation introduced this week.
Protecting salmon farming at the expense of the environment – another step backwards for Australia’s nature laws
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March 25, 2025 at 10:44 PM
After shelving plans to reform Australia’s nature laws, the prime minister wants to walk back existing protections with new legislation introduced this week.
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A marine heatwave has hit Ningaloo Reef hard – and the northern Great Barrier Reef is now bleaching too.
Synchronised bleaching: Ningaloo and the Great Barrier Reef are bleaching in unison for the first time
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March 24, 2025 at 5:44 AM
A marine heatwave has hit Ningaloo Reef hard – and the northern Great Barrier Reef is now bleaching too.
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A harmful algal bloom of Karenia mikimotoi made dozens of surfers sick and killed seadragons, fish and octopuses on two South Australian beaches.
Mystery solved: our tests reveal the tiny algae killing fish and harming surfers on SA beaches
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March 24, 2025 at 5:44 AM
A harmful algal bloom of Karenia mikimotoi made dozens of surfers sick and killed seadragons, fish and octopuses on two South Australian beaches.
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Research reveals most of the sites the Coalition has earmarked for nuclear power plants would be suitable for pumped hydropower plants.
Why build nuclear power in place of old coal, when you could have pumped hydropower instead?
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March 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Research reveals most of the sites the Coalition has earmarked for nuclear power plants would be suitable for pumped hydropower plants.
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With the right leadership, Australia can turn green hydrogen’s stumbles into a global triumph for heavy industry.
The promise of green iron, steel and ammonia is keeping the green hydrogen dream alive
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February 21, 2025 at 4:29 AM
With the right leadership, Australia can turn green hydrogen’s stumbles into a global triumph for heavy industry.
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Managed well, golf courses can bring nature back to our cities. Here’s how to balance the good and bad for urban biodiversity.
Golf courses can be safe havens for wildlife and beacons of biodiversity
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February 10, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Managed well, golf courses can bring nature back to our cities. Here’s how to balance the good and bad for urban biodiversity.
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Hopes for environmental law reform during the current term of federal government have been dashed, so what lies ahead for ‘nature positive’ next term?
Labor’s dumping of Australia’s new nature laws means the environment is shaping as a key 2025 election issue
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February 3, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Hopes for environmental law reform during the current term of federal government have been dashed, so what lies ahead for ‘nature positive’ next term?
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Yong Foo, Dan Noble and I wrote a piece for @theconversation.com @aunz.theconversation.com
Have a read.
Poison baits were used on 1,400 feral cats, foxes and dingoes. We studied their fate to see what works theconversation.com/poison-baits...
Have a read.
Poison baits were used on 1,400 feral cats, foxes and dingoes. We studied their fate to see what works theconversation.com/poison-baits...
Poison baits were used on 1,400 feral cats, foxes and dingoes. We studied their fate to see what works
Feral cats, foxes and dingoes are routinely baited to protect wildlife and livestock. But does it matter what kind of bait is used? Do cats ignore it?
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February 3, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Yong Foo, Dan Noble and I wrote a piece for @theconversation.com @aunz.theconversation.com
Have a read.
Poison baits were used on 1,400 feral cats, foxes and dingoes. We studied their fate to see what works theconversation.com/poison-baits...
Have a read.
Poison baits were used on 1,400 feral cats, foxes and dingoes. We studied their fate to see what works theconversation.com/poison-baits...
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The Murray crayfish disappeared from large parts of its range over the past 40 years. Now a community-driven reintroduction program is bringing the iconic species back.
The world’s second largest freshwater crayfish was once plentiful in Australia’s longest river – we’re bringing it back
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January 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The Murray crayfish disappeared from large parts of its range over the past 40 years. Now a community-driven reintroduction program is bringing the iconic species back.
Inspired by last year’s WOMADelaide Planet Talk featuring acoustic ecologist Andrew Skeoch. Love this!
To listen deeply to nature is to become aware of behaviours, relationships and patterns of interaction between multiple species – and to learn from what we hear.
Here’s what ‘deep listening’ can tell us about the natural world and our place in it
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January 29, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Inspired by last year’s WOMADelaide Planet Talk featuring acoustic ecologist Andrew Skeoch. Love this!
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La Niña declarations seem to pop up in the media every other week. @andrewkingclimate.bsky.social and I set the record straight.
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La Niña back this summer? Not likely – and unofficial declarations are jumping the gun
Reports of a rare summer La Niña are premature. It is also foolish to look at such climate drivers in isolation. But seasonal forecasting is becoming more complicated as the planet warms.
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January 7, 2025 at 4:41 AM
La Niña declarations seem to pop up in the media every other week. @andrewkingclimate.bsky.social and I set the record straight.
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The more we learn about parasites the more we’re amazed. I wrote about them. theconversation.com/mind-bending...
Mind-bending, body-snatching, blood-sucking: parasites are bizarre yet vital for life on Earth
An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.
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January 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The more we learn about parasites the more we’re amazed. I wrote about them. theconversation.com/mind-bending...
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Get set for a hotter and wetter summer this season in Australia. The long-range forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology today points to above average rainfall, especially in December, and warmth.
This summer will likely be wetter and warmer for most Australians, bureau forecast says
Get set for a hotter and wetter summer this season in Australia. The long-range forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology today points to above average rainfall, especially in December, and warmth.
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November 28, 2024 at 4:46 AM
Get set for a hotter and wetter summer this season in Australia. The long-range forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology today points to above average rainfall, especially in December, and warmth.