A new report on New Zealand’s lakes and rivers confirms that many freshwater ecosystems are in decline and warns that climate change will exacerbate existing threats.
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The sight of empty shelves has led some Australians to look for alternative ways to feed themselves and their families. This is what history can teach us.
Stressed animals are more likely to harbour new diseases because their immune systems are compromised.
It’s heartening to see pet adoption rates surging during the pandemic, but opportunistic adoption can come with dangers of abandonment.
Buildings soak up the sun’s heat, but research shows that white roofs and surfaces can reduce temperatures inside, particularly during heat waves.
Knee-jerk responses to water insecurity won’t fix the basin. The harder and longer path is delivering real water reform, including transparent water planning enshrined in law.
The overwhelming majority of us say we care about animal welfare. But when it comes to shopping, our actions often take a different turn.
There aren’t enough international and domestic laws to address how the interests of humans and the needs of wildlife overlap.
This year’s twin crises have left Australians reeling. The concept of ‘rupture’ can help us understand what’s happening.
Wildlife is returning to our deserted cities. But will they stay once life returns to normal?
We might need to ignore climate change right now if only to save our sanity, but it certainly hasn’t been ignoring us.
Before you stock the pantry with chocolate this Easter, think twice about whether it’s ethically produced.
The findings will help determine the age of whale sharks, protecting the endangered animals into the future.
Coral bleaching last summer was severe and widespread. And for the first time, severe bleaching has struck all three regions of the Great Barrier Reef.
The coronavirus slowdown provides an opportunity to reset the economy to address climate change.
The risks to nature from man-made global warming – and the imperative to act – are clear.
In past bushfire inquires, Aboriginal people have been mentioned only sparingly. When referenced now, it’s only in relation to cultural burning. This must change.
For puppies, looking at objects is the next best thing to touching them, and they can learn about their environment through short excursions to see traffic, pedestrians and other dogs.
Microalgae taste like grass and are packed with nutrients.
Chimbu is a baby tree kangaroo, and he is the latest success in a complex web of international conservation.
With a bit of sensible planning, you can retain plants close to your home without creating a huge bushfire risk.
COVID-19 is the latest new infectious disease arising from our collision with nature.
The heatwave highlights the connectedness of our climate systems: from the monsoon tropics to the southernmost continent.
The report reveals the worst environmental conditions in many decades, if not centuries.
From a scientific perspective, the results are fascinating and world-first. From a personal perspective, what I saw will stay with me for a long time.