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The good news is degraded soil can regain some of its lost heat protection. We can help ‘re-insulate’ the ground with practical farming methods.
These long-delayed laws took three years, a new Environment Minister and a slew of compromises to be passed.
Removing the worst-case climate future for Earth isn’t failed science, as climate sceptic Donald Trump claims. It’s a sign climate action has made a difference.
New research into the ancient Whakamaru supereruption reveals how multiple underground magma systems combined to unleash one of Earth’s most explosive events.
Australia could direct revenue towards electrification, not further diesel consumption.
Retail power prices are set to fall, as renewables pile in – even though transmission costs are rising.
Entanglement is a major animal welfare issue for marine mammals. A successful rescue is not just whether an animal is cut free but whether it recovers from injuries.
You might know to steer clear of green potatoes and rhubarb leaves. That’s because they produce toxins that can make humans sick.
Algae species can grow remarkably fast and produce oil able to be turned into diesel or aviation fuel.
Australia’s 20 million domestic cars – and almost all heavier vehicles – will eventually be electric. We need to prepare for this.
The Global Ocean Observing System informs weather forecasts and climate projections. But funding pressures could create data gaps leaving the world blind.
Rich countries have been burning through oil stockpiles and seeking other suppliers to avoid the global energy crunch. But these measures have limits
CSIRO has been the custodian of Australia’s climate modelling through decades of shrinking budgets. Sacking scientists will change this.
As temperatures soar past 46°C in India, an extreme heatwave is filling hospitals. But harm to women occurs in ways health statistics don’t show.
Like everyone, I cared about Timmy. We all did. But our responses need to be ethical.
Geothermal power used to be limited to volcanic areas. But advances in exploration and drilling technology mean huge new areas can be tapped.
Aboriginal communities have observed the night sky for millennia. But they face a growing threat – light pollution.
Clever rebranding and marketing could help boost demand for local sardines among Australians. But really making a difference would require policy change.
A New Zealand-focused analysis finds businesses in areas with healthier ecosystems tend to generate higher sales and profits, revealing an overlooked green benefit.
Loneliness is common – and so is our alienation from nature. New research shows we can tackle both at the same time
Indonesia has a long history of managing floods with canals and other infrastructure. But there are fears the massive project will worsen existing ecological damage.
Analysis reveals some of NZ’s worst droughts occurred before 1950 – meaning recent experience may not reflect the full scale of future risk in a warming climate.
Ancient and modern dingo DNA reveals eight genetically distinct groups of dingoes – and the limited influence of domestic dog genes.
Cancer-linked chemicals can remain hidden in drinking water supplies for decades.