What's the connection between old mattresses and new pavers? And what's the link between a Tasmanian plant that was once thought extinct and the beating of a native bee's wings? Oh, and what $5 billion funding stream opened for business last week? Also in this week's episode we talk about measuring what the Australian environment does for us, and we chat about a new NSW report on the impacts of extreme heat on human health. Earthed is a quick, weekly round-up of climate of climate, nature and sustainability news from across Australia, for people who care about conservation, climate action, sustainability, and cutting waste and pollution. It also covers Australia's involvement in this year's COP31 global climate talks. It's hosted by climate and sustainability comms consultant Murray Griffin and sustainability consultant Franziska Curran. And it's supported by a free weekly newsletter you can find at https://www.earthed.au. If you enjoy this episode please rate it, and share it with a friend or your network!