The Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy project: explained
Science & EnvironmentA conservation initiative dedicated in the name of The Queen harnesses the global power of the Commonwealth to arrest the decline of the world’s native forests.
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The darker side of Antarctic heroism: the story of Sidney Jeffryes
Science & EnvironmentAntarctica is famous for its survival stories, but one of the most compelling has languished in the shadows for over a century, that of Sidney Jeffryes.
Could Sydney be hit by a tsunami? New study released today
NewsScientists want us to be better prepared for a tsunami potentially inundating Sydney Harbour, with new research into this risk released today.
IPCC: the misconceptions surrounding the report
Science & EnvironmentHere we breakdown the biggest misconceptions surrounding the report, including the role of individual action and the fate of the Great Barrier Reef.
‘We can still save the world’s coral reefs’
Science & EnvironmentDecorated coral reef biologist Terry Hughes says there’s still time to save the world’s coral reefs if we act fast.
Australia has two decades to avoid the most damaging impacts of climate change
NewsThe challenge will be to move fast enough, not a lack of solutions.
The mystery of the Marree man
Science & EnvironmentWith all the ingredients of a thriller – government cover-ups, local rivalry and intrigue – the story of the Marree Man geoglyph in South Australia is enduringly fascinating.
‘We can’t play when our fields are flooded’: How climate change will impact sport in Australia
Science & EnvironmentHuman-caused climate change could change the way we play and enjoy sport this century, experts are warning.
The ‘moss forests’ of Antarctica are dying
Science & EnvironmentNew research has shown that Antarctica’s lush green moss is drying out and turning shades of red and grey, which scientists say is a sign of death.
5 times drone footage exposed environmental destruction
Science & EnvironmentEnvironmental destruction that may have previously slipped under the noses of environmentalists is now easier to capture with the help of drones.