Poppy Johnston

Sydney

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Journalist at Australian Associated Press (AAP)

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Articles

Hard truths: pioneering coral researcher shines

1 week ago | canberratimes.com.au | Poppy Johnston

The surveying of coral reefs over recent decades reveals much about the impact of climate change. Photo: HANDOUT/Ove Hoegh GuldbergAn avid aquarium-keeper from a young age, Ove Hoegh-Guldberg was always destined to a career spent studying life below the waves. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Go bold: calls for Australia to lead on ocean health

1 week ago | thewest.com.au | Poppy Johnston

Conservation groups are urging Australia to back a moratorium on deep-sea mining ahead of a major United Nations oceans conference. More than two dozen countries want a ban, pause or moratorium until more is known about sea floors well below the surface, with concerns the emerging industry could disrupt ecosystems and the ocean's ability to act as a carbon sink. Deep-sea mining proponents say demand for critical minerals will ramp up as economies decarbonise.
ESG inventor says Trump its 'best possible advert'

3 weeks ago | newcastleherald.com.au | Poppy Johnston

It's hard to keep up with US efforts to unwind climate change and ESG polices, a forum has heard. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOSThe man credited for coining "ESG" - environmental, social and governance - considers US President Donald Trump the ideal advertisement for responsible investment. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Clean energy, environment unity ticket on nature laws

3 weeks ago | thewest.com.au | Poppy Johnston

Environment groups and the clean energy industry have found common ground on long-awaited nature law reforms, joining forces to urge the federal government to hurry up and finish the job. The unprecedented alliance between the Clean Energy Council, Australian Conservation Foundation, Australian Marine Conservation Society and others is bound by the shared belief that existing environmental protections are failing both biodiversity and the energy transition.
Australia records big bump in pregnancy heat-risk days

1 month ago | canberratimes.com.au | Poppy Johnston

Heatwaves are linked to preterm birth, stillbirth, hypertension and gestational diabetes. Photo: Jane Dempster/AAP PHOTOSClimate change has already added about 10 extra days a year of extreme heat deemed harmful for pregnant women in Australia. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Australia records big bump in pregnancy heat-risk days

1 month ago | sconeadvocate.com.au | Poppy Johnston

Heatwaves are linked to preterm birth, stillbirth, hypertension and gestational diabetes. Photo: Jane Dempster/AAP PHOTOSClimate change has already added about 10 extra days a year of extreme heat deemed harmful for pregnant women in Australia. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Australia records big bump in pregnancy heat-risk days

1 month ago | batemansbaypost.com.au | Poppy Johnston

Heatwaves are linked to preterm birth, stillbirth, hypertension and gestational diabetes. Photo: Jane Dempster/AAP PHOTOSClimate change has already added about 10 extra days a year of extreme heat deemed harmful for pregnant women in Australia. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Land squeeze threatens climate-exposed islanders

1 month ago | thewest.com.au | Poppy Johnston

The Walande community is running out of space to grow food and build homes. Sea level rise threatens the viability of low-lying land for growing swamp taro crops and a collapsing seawall could push the indigenous Solomon Islands community further inland. The land squeeze and food insecurity have some members of the community considering relocation - another move after life on their former island home was made untenable by climate change-fuelled extreme weather.
Major update after dead body found in Sydney granny flat

1 month ago | 7news.com.au | Poppy Johnston |Samantha Lock

A man has been charged with murder after the body of an older man was found in a suburban granny flat. Investigators are still trying to work out the relationship between the pair. Emergency services were called to a home in western Sydney late on Friday after receiving concerned reports about a resident’s welfare. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Local police arrived to the Homebush West property about 11.30pm to find the body of the 65-year-old man in an on-site granny flat.
Murder charge laid after body found in granny flat

1 month ago | bendigoadvertiser.com.au | Poppy Johnston |Samantha Lock

A man has been charged after the body of a 65-year-old man was found at a western Sydney home. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOSA man has been charged with murder after the body of an older man was found in a suburban granny flat.