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Michael Dahlstrom

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Environment editor at Yahoo Australia. Living on Wurundjeri land. MEAA member. Views are my own. Tips: [email protected]

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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 1d

An unwanted inheritance of National Australia Bank shares has been put to unlikely use by an impassioned 70-year-old.

He's added his name to an Australian Conservation Foundation-led shareholder resolution calling on the lender to stop financing deforestation.
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Aussie takes on NAB after ‘unwanted inheritance’ of surging bank shares: 'It terrifies me'

The shares were purchased back when they were just $6 each. Now he's putting them to an unconventional use.

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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 2d

If you've taken a dip in the ocean and felt the waters are strangely warmer, then you’re not wrong.

A new map produced by UNSW using 40 years of satellite data highlights how waters around most of Australia are steadily heating.
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Worrying map of Australia highlights startling warning of change ahead: 'Worse to come'

While the water may be invitingly warm, something devastating is occurring under the surface. Find out more.

Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 6d

This has to be the most incredible creature I've seen this year. I've seen golden brushtail possums before, but not one like this ❤️

Luckily she didn't suffer the same fate as her mum, and a family stopped to help.
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Couple's shock after finding rare glowing animal on Aussie road: 'What's that?'

An extremely rare animal was rescued minutes before a truck came hurtling up the road.

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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 6d

You’re probably right that not many people know me. Hopefully more people read. There’s no bigger issue than the environment.

Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 7d

"The devastating news that bulldozers have started operating at Lee Point's precious local woodland, is a crushing blow. The loss of such vital land, a biodiverse corridor and home to hundreds of bird species (some endangered) is simply unacceptable,” she said.
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Aussie housing developer's 'deeply embarrassing' destruction of ancient forest sparks global condemnation

Dr Jane Goodall, one of the world's best known environmentalists, has described the bulldozing of the iconic site as a "crushing blow". Find out more.

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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 7d

Very sad to read about the death of Dr Jane Goodall at 91.

We last corresponded in 2024. Despite her age and busy schedule, she took time to comment on Defence Housing Australia's plan to bulldoze Lee Point in Darwin for new homes, calling it “simply unacceptable”. 1/2
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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 8d

To think that people would intentionally release feral pigs into the environment!?!?

Were they not paying attention at school when we were taught about the impact of foxes and rabbits in the mid-1800s?
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Plan to spread destructive $156 million problem in rural Australia exposed: 'Disgusting'

Investigators have traced the source of one of the three outbreaks. Find out more.

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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 8d

Ha ha! Thanks, I think 😀

Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 8d

In an unexplored stretch of desert, researchers have discovered 176 engravings dated to between 12,800 and 11,400 years ago. Some show pictures of long-extinct animals, including aurochs.

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Monumental 12,000-year-old creation discovered in remote desert: 'Absolutely spectacular'

Among the newly discovered haul are reminders of animals that are now extinct. See the incredible pictures.

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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 8d

Farm Transparency Project has published the locations of 76,000 farms around the world to give consumers knowledge about where the majority of their meat is sourced from.

I spoke to its founder, along with the president of the National Farmers Federation.
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Australian group sparks uproar after publishing controversial new world map

Critics want the 76,000 locations noted on the map removed. Find out more.

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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 9d

Australian moths and butterflies are unintentionally invading New Zealand after being blown off course by strong winds and reaching its shores in 48 hours.
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$10 million fight to stop Australian species invading New Zealand in just 48 hours

Australia's famous 'southerly buster' winds are creating a major threat across the ditch. Find out more.

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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 12d

"I’m getting on a bit now, but yes, I expect I’ll probably end up describing some more"

84-year-old entomologist Michael Batley has described 104 native bees, including 12 new species this week.

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Hidden world in Aussie gardens that most people can't see: 'Little flashes'

By crouching down and looking at the edge of flowers, he's able to see details most people can't. Find out more.

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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 13d

Scientists are warning a $1.1 billion NSW Government renewable energy project could almost destroy one of the last 3 known habitats of a rare frog, if the plans aren't changed.
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Rare Aussie animal that smells like curry threatened by $1.1 billion project

With only 1,000 remaining in the wild, few people have seen the animals which emit a unique odour, similar to curry mixed with maple syrup.

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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 13d

Dr Bill Hare has warned the Trump administration's dismissal of climate change and green energy could be hampering Australia's emissions reduction ambitions.
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Grave warning for Australia after Trump's explosive speech: 'Your country is going to fail'

Scientist Dr Bill Hare is concerned the US President is influencing the Australian politicians to act in a 'very Trumpian way'. Read more.

Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 19d

As jet skis and boats scrambled to help a distressed whale off Queensland's coast, the animal’s cries could be heard by beachgoers on the sand.

It's the fifth whale this week to become entangled in the government's controversial nets.
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Boats and jet skis scramble after hearing 'distressing' sound off Aussie beach

A 16-year-old who heard the commotion told Yahoo it 'shook me to my core'. Watch the video here.

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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 20d

"Revolting"

That pretty much sums up the reaction from witnesses after a mother whale and her calf were tangled in shark nets set by the QLD Government.

They've been freed. But will they survive long-term?

Story by Courtney Greatrex and me:
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Incredible footage captured off Aussie coast sparks call for change: 'Worst I've ever seen'

The whale calf was 'gasping for air' after becoming entangled in a controversial shark net overnight.

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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 20d

"Our government knows that climate change is real"

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has set an emissions reduction target of 62 - 70%.

Greenpeace had warned anything less than 75% would leave the government's "climate credibility hanging by a thread".
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Anthony Albanese announces long-awaited emissions reduction target for 2035

The announcement was made at Parliament House with Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen, and Climate Change Authority chair Matt Kean.

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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 21d

Dodos could be one step closer to walking the Earth once more, according to Colossal Biosciences, a US-based biotech company with a valuation of over US$10 billion (AU$15 billion)
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Extinct dodo set to be hatched from chicken egg by $15 billion tech company

One of the world's most famous species could walk the Earth again after almost 300 years. Find out more.

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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 21d

That's one of the reasons. I've included others in the original article I wrote.

As to your second question, I'd suggest taking a look at this. It's the same interviewee. au.news.yahoo.com/whale-discov...

Whale discovery set to overhaul 'major issue' after decades of failure

A mesmerising photograph reveals how important whales are to the marine ecosystem. Find out more.

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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 21d

It's snake story season again!
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Wild find in city car park sparks unusual rescue mission: 'No way out'

The weather is heating up and so are people's tempers. Find out the incredible reason these city drivers were held up.

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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 22d

"The whale was extremely sick and looked like it was going to die"
- Dr Olaf Meynecke

Humpbacks are increasingly discovered washed up on Australia's east coast beaches. Here's why.
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Sad side to 10,000km Aussie phenomenon most people don't see: 'They just give up'

For the most part, evidence is found at the bottom of the ocean. Find out more.

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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 23d

49 days after a woman photographed tracks from a nesting sea turtle, she returned to the beach and found hundreds of footprints from her hatchlings entering the sea.
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Aussie woman's breathtaking find 49 days after photographing footprints along beach

What she saw can only be witnessed in one of the nation's capital cities. See the pictures here.

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Professor Euan Ritchie @euanritchie.bsky.social · 25d

We've got to stop the assault on dingo populations, in the A.C.T., in Victoria, and elsewhere. There are far better ways to protect livestock than barbaric trapping, shooting and poisoning of dingoes. Comments from me in this article by @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social au.news.yahoo.com/warning-cont...

Warning controversial practice could be 'diabolical' for survival of Aussie animal

Caution is being urged to prevent the extinction of an apex predator in Australia's capital. Find out more.

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Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 26d

An amazing coincidence that big environment decisions by the Albanese Government always come on Fridays🤯

Now: Woodside's North West Shelf extension

29Aug: Robbins Island wind farm through the orange-bellied parrot's flight path

1Aug: Canberra Airport road through grassland earless dragon habitat

Michael Dahlstrom @michaeldahlstrom.bsky.social · 27d

Early indications from a population count of little penguins in NSW indicate numbers have dropped from roughly 20,000 in the early 2000s to around 2,000 to 2,500 today.

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Aussie island that could hold 'secret' to why beloved animal is vanishing

Numbers have plummeted from around 20,000 individuals to 2,500. Find out more.

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