Volcanic ash can cause a nuisance to farmers, burying agricultural lands and damaging crops. But in the long term, this ash will create highly productive soil that can support huge populations.
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For the first time, researchers have estimated the toll taken by feral and pet cats on Australia’s bird life - and the numbers are high enough to push several species towards extinction.
Kepadatan lalu lintas terus bertambah, tapi lebih lambat dibandingkan angka perkiraan kami jika subsidi BBM tak dilakukan.
Traffic continues to increase, but more slowly than would have been the case if the reforms had not gone ahead.
Imagine a world ravaged by the fallout from nuclear weapons and the runaway effects of climate change. Congratulations, you’ve just imagined the Plutocene, but let’s hope it doesn’t become a reality.
The price of renewable energy will fall significantly relative to new-build coal in coming decades, making an all-renewable electricity system more desirable, both economically and environmentally.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has blamed gas exports for rising energy costs, breaking with a party room determined to find renewables guilty.
If you’re 45 or older and have depression, new research suggests you may need to ask for a heart check when you next see your doctor.
Peringatan dikeluarkan untuk menghindari bahaya gunung berapi Indonesia menyusul serangkaian gempa bumi.
Australia’s iconic stock routes are now public land, used for everything from conservation to recreation. A government review may change that.
A trade spat could jack up the cost of going solar, killing jobs and obstructing efforts to do something about climate change.
Electricity storage is vital to the stability of a renewable energy grid. The world’s favourite form of storage is pumped hydro – and researchers have located thousands of candidate sites.
Panel surya dan energi angin telah melampaui batubara sebagai sumber utama pembangkit listrik baru di dunia. Turunnya harga dan teknologi penyimpanan baru membuat energi bersih semakin dapat dicapai.
Warnings are being issued to stay clear of an Indonesian volcano following a series of earthquakes.
A new exhibition features more than 50 works by Fred Williams, centred on the You Yangs peaks, west of Melbourne. They illuminate a breakthrough moment in Australian art.
A retrospective exhibition of Gareth Sansom’s 60-year career is bold, provocative and exquisitely crafted.
Historically, Australians have been leaders rather than followers on progressing social issues. But more recently, our leaders have trailed behind public opinion.
Queensland led the way in the 1920s – it’s about time for the other states to catch up on reforming local council elections.
The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows inequality declining slightly as overall incomes stagnate.
Government payments to keep Australia’s oldest coal plant running amounts to a carbon subsidy. It’s worth looking at the financial – and carbon –
cost.
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Research Fellow, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University
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Professor, Fenner School of Environment and Society, Australian National University
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PhD Student, Australian National University
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Research Fellow, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University
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PhD Student & Research Assistant, Australian National University
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Lecturer, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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ARC DECRA Research Fellow, Australian National University
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Professor, Australian Studies Institute, Australian National University
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Associate Professor of Strategic & Defence Studies, Australian National University
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Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Peter Whiteford is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Professor in the practice of public policy and antitrust, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Postdoctoral Researcher, College of Asia & the Pacific, Australian National University
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Research Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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Distinguished Professor, School of Culture, History & Language, Australian National University
