Thomas Parkes

Environmentalist

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  • Ending Australia’s Cat-Driven Extinction Crisis

    Ending Australia’s Cat-Driven Extinction Crisis

    Let us be unequivocal: The domestic cat is not a cherished pet in Australia; it is an ecological weapon, and its presence amounts to a national biodiversity catastrophe. The numbers are not merely statistics—they are an indictment of our inaction. Each year, pet cats brutally kill an estimated 323 million native Australian birds, mammals, reptiles,…

    November 8, 2025
  • How lab-grown meat could save our native animals from extinction

    How lab-grown meat could save our native animals from extinction

    In this context, lab-grown meat emerges as a promising alternative. This technology cultivates genuine animal muscle tissue from cells, utilising scaffold structures to replicate traditional meat cuts. While seemingly futuristic, lab-grown meat is rapidly gaining traction, with increasing regulatory approvals worldwide. The potential benefits are substantial. Industry projections suggest a reduction of 45% in energy…

    September 6, 2025

Thomas Parkes

Gariwerd: Djab wurrung & Jadawadjali country