ERA abandons the Ranger 3 Deeps project. Will this mean an end to uranium mining in the wrold heritage wetlands?

Earth Matters talks about best practice mine rehabilitation, and whether rehabilitation is even possible in the case of uranium mining.

On today’s show we look at those who are on the frontlines of climate change, facing forced migration, and calling for climate justice.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature estimates that species’ extinctions is occurring at up to 1,000 times the natural rate. So maintaining landscapes for biodiversity is critical. Professor S. K Florentine of Federation University discusses the challenge of restoring biodiversity, ahead of the Biodiversity across the Borders conference in June, and Vandana Shiva talks about the economic and security benefits of diverse ecosystems.

the saviour of coal-fired power or a hopeless last effort to extend the life of a dying industry?

In the past few weeks Earth Matters has been hearing about different ways to communicate around climate change, through the visual arts, through climate fiction, and through psychology and the social sciences. This week, we hear from Tony Birch. a creative writer and teacher who's been working with young people in Melbourne, to help them express and explore their environment. Tony is also exploring his own and others Indigenous history and philosophy, to understand First Nations' resilience to environmental and social change, and how that might encourage the broader community to respond and adapt to climate change. We also have an update on the Abbott government's continuing attack on Environmental Defenders Offices around Australia.