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June 7, 2023

The vast majority of Melburnians want more nature in their city, despite a puzzling north‑south divide

A public survey found 86% of people want more space for nature in the city. The city council is already taking steps to add green space and increase biodiversity, which should boost public wellbeing.

Australia’s rarest butterfly, the Australian fritillary. Garry Sankowsky

April 10, 2023

Nature is in crisis. Here are 10 easy ways you can make a difference

Matthew Selinske, RMIT University; Georgia Garrard, The University of Melbourne; Jaana Dielenberg, Charles Darwin University, and Sarah Bekessy, RMIT University

Australia’s threatened species keep declining. But there are concrete ways to help, from wildlife friendly gardens to leashing your dog.

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November 15, 2022

You are now one of 8 billion humans alive today. Let’s talk overpopulation – and why low income countries aren’t the issue

Matthew Selinske, RMIT University; Leejiah Dorward, Bangor University; Paul Barnes, UCL, and Stephanie Brittain, University of Oxford

For many environmentalists, overpopulation is a real concern. But the planet will benefit more from tackling overconsumption by rich countries.

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April 8, 2020

Where the wild things are: how nature might respond as coronavirus keeps humans indoors

Sarah Bekessy, RMIT University; Alex Kusmanoff, RMIT University; Brendan Wintle, The University of Melbourne; Casey Visintin, The University of Melbourne; Freya Thomas, RMIT University; Georgia Garrard, RMIT University; Katherine Berthon, RMIT University; Lee Harrison, The University of Melbourne; Matthew Selinske, RMIT University, and Thami Croeser, RMIT University

Wildlife is returning to our deserted cities. But will they stay once life returns to normal?

Almost 9 in 10 Australians agree we should invest in restoring wildlife habitats and natural places. Klaus/Flickr

May 17, 2019

How should I vote if I care about preventing the extinction of nature?

Sarah Bekessy, RMIT University; Alex Kusmanoff, RMIT University; Ascelin Gordon, RMIT University; Emily Gregg, RMIT University; Freya Thomas, RMIT University; Georgia Garrard, RMIT University; Holly Kirk, RMIT University; Jeremy Ringma, RMIT University; Katherine Berthon, RMIT University; Lindall Kidd, RMIT University; Marco Gutierrez, RMIT University; Mathew Hardy, RMIT University; Matthew Selinske, RMIT University, and Roshan Sharma, RMIT University

Here are the promises and policies of the Coalition, Labor, the Greens, One Nation and more.

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