AustraliaArtist Carita Coultard highlights the impact of buffel grass on Indigenous food sources and ecosystems in Central Australia. She attributes the decline of native plants like bush onions and potatoes to the invasive weed, which thrives after a wet winter. Buffel grass, introduced in the 1960s to control erosion and feed cattle, is now widespread across most Australian states and territories. To raise awareness, Coultard and other artists created an exhibition using paper made from buffel grass. Volunteers in Alice Springs are actively removing the grass to reduce fire risks ahead of an anticipated hot El Nino summer.
Bias read (Center): The article presents information about the environmental and cultural impacts of buffel grass without overtly endorsing any political stance. While the issue is politically charged due to its implications for land management and indigenous rights, the reporting remains balanced by focusing on expert
