Nature & Wildlife
A dangerous 2023: how the hottest year unfolded
The only way to avoid 2023 being the hottest year ever is for December to be coldest ever. That’s not going to happen.
Category: News
Nature & Wildlife
Bushfires have changed the way we holiday
Summer holidays in Australia are not what they used to be due to climate change and the increasing threat of bushfires.
Nature & Wildlife
Far north Queensland’s torrential rains result in record-breaking floods in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Jasper
Tropical Cyclone Jasper has caused extreme rainfall in far north Queensland of more than 2m, leading to severe flooding across the region, forcing evacuations and leaving residents stranded.
Nature & Wildlife
World first: trials begin to seed the threatened Great Barrier Reef with thousands of healthy baby corals
In a ground-breaking research project, Australian reef scientists have released thousands of baby corals that could help restore damaged sections of the Great Barrier Reef into the future.
Climate
Climate change summit ends with deal to move away from fossil fuels
The end of the COP28 climate summit has seen representatives from nearly 200 countries agree to start reducing global consumption of fossil fuels to avert the worst of climate change, signalling the eventual end of the oil age.
Nature & Wildlife
Study finds urban backyard home to more than 1000 species
A group of biodiversity researchers thought they’d find 200 species living in their inner-city house and yard. They were very wrong.
Climate
Australian scientist urges world to ‘slam the brakes’ as report reveals climate change tipping point now closer
The world isn’t doing enough to tackle climate change which could increase catastrophic weather conditions, experts warn following this year’s annual insight into how fossil fuel use is tracking globally.
Climate
Australia’s emissions policies savaged by experts ahead of COP28 climate summit
Experts have savaged Australia’s efforts to rein in domestic emissions, pointing to a litany of failures and calling for a radical reset.
Nature & Wildlife
How to rebuild a platypus population
An innovative collaboration between field biologists and zoo vets could be the saviour of one of Australia’s most recognisable mammals.
Nature & Wildlife
Braying for love
Come and chase the ghosts of ‘gun packers’ across the rugged hinterland west of Cairns, on Australia’s only commercial donkey trek.