Heavy rains after the Black Summer megafires drove rapid regrowth of plants. But these signs of recovery can hide the true story.
Environment + Energy – Articles, Analysis, Comment
Displaying 51 - 75 of 8844 articles
Rock-ice avalanches like the one which caused catastrophe in Nepal and Tibet (China) are not new. But warmer conditions make them more likely.
The federal government’s actions could leave the island’s wildlife more vulnerable to H5N1.
Making sure big companies do their bit to reduce emissions is essential for Australia to meet its climate targets.
Understanding the true magnitude of the current H5N1 outbreak is key to curbing its spread.
Pacific nations will want Albanese to address the world’s key security threat – climate change.
A catastrophic flash flood ripped through local villages and has claimed hundreds of lives.
Could more lives be saved if people were trained to act immediately when a flood warning arrives? I believe the answer is yes.
How the deadly Nepal floods caused damage up to 100km away from a collapsed glacier.
High powered e-bikes aren’t meant to be used on roads. But many are – and deaths have followed. Will new standards fix the problem?
Bird flu now threatens more than birds. Early detection in both birds and marine mammals remains crucial, and management must adapt as new evidence emerges.
The federal government has softened its initial renewables-only stance.
The glaciers of the Himalayas aren’t safe from climate change. The sudden collapse of a glacier looks to have triggered disaster in Nepal.
Early evidence suggests this was not an ordinary rain-driven flash flood. So what caused it?
Edible bait vaccines made Europe virtually free from rabies. The approach could work against bird flu – if we invest in new vaccines.
Scientists are discovering previously unknown species in unexpected places, according to a new study.
Australia is famous for its lizards and snakes. But we found at least 127 species are threatened – almost twice as many as previously thought.
For nature-based climate adaptation, better data is only one part of the full system required to determine where to act, who decides and how action will be funded.
Murujuga has been cared for by Ngarda-Ngarli for more than 50,000 years. We’re studying how the extraordinary rock art it contains can be protected in the future.
Sediment and nitrogen runoff carried by rivers is a major challenge to the Great Barrier Reef. Science confirms efforts to improve water quality are paying off.
The first full-scale trial of its kind, this floating wetland cut greenhouse gases by nearly a third over two years.
From floodlit beaches to late-night libraries, city life has to change to beat the heat.
From global temperature records to drought risk in New Zealand, the developing climate pattern could have far-reaching consequences.
This seemingly harmless hobby could accelerate the spread of the deadly H5N1 strain.
Effective pest control depends on local teams but requires national oversight and funding. A federated system could strengthen New Zealand’s biosecurity response.