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New species of stygofauna could sink fracking and cotton plans
February 16, 2021
Important research released out of Charles Darwin University and CSIRO today could significantly impact plans for both fracking and large-scale agriculture in the Northern Territory.
Read More ShareNT’s mine regulator lagging years behind on key environmental issues at McArthur River Mine
February 08, 2021
NT’s mine regulator lagging years behind on key environmental issues at McArthur River Mine – new report by UNSW Global Water Institute and ECNT shows the scale of regulatory failure at the remote NT...
Read More ShareECNT – the year ahead – reimagining a different future for the Territory, where nature thrives!
February 05, 2021
Written by Kirsty Howey and Shar Molloy The Co-Directors of ECNT are delighted to be back and working hard again in the interests of the Northern Territory’s environment, and you our supporters.
Read More ShareSeabed mining ban - a win for marine life, fishing and culture
February 05, 2021
Keep Top End Coasts Healthy welcomes the Northern Territory Government's announcement today to ban seabed mining, saying it’s a win for marine life, fishing and culture.
Read More ShareTurtle Times January 2021
January 13, 2021
Dear friend, Happy New Year to all our friends and supporters, we hope you've all had an opportunity to relax and connect with family and friends over the break. Just this week it was announced...
Read More ShareTerritory rivers at risk from massive irrigation plans
December 19, 2020
Industry plans for massive expansion in the Northern Territory, largely driven by cotton, could threaten our fishing, tourism and lifestyle.
Read More ShareSubsidising fracking in the NT is economic and climate madness
December 17, 2020
Resources Minister Keith Pitt announced this morning that the Morrison Government will invest $50 million of taxpayer money for exploration in the Beetaloo Basin, a push to subsidise the struggling gas industry. This comes less than a month after the Territory experienced the hottest November on...
Read More ShareMajor report into closure and rehabilitation at Ranger Uranium Mine released
December 16, 2020
ECNT is delighted to partner with the Sydney Environment Institute, Australian Conservation Foundation and the Mineral Policy Institute on a major new report on the closure and rehabilitation at Ranger Uranium Mine, entitled "Closing...
Read More ShareNT's economic recovery needs to be centred on energy efficiency
December 11, 2020
Written by Lou De Mattia and Sandra Howlin The NT Government's economic recovery plans in response to COVID-19 have the opportunity to improve the Territory's energy efficiency outcomes, helping to bridge the large gap...
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