What whales and dolphins can tell us about the health of our oceans
Marine mammals are often referred to as sentinels of the ocean and research on whales and dolphins in particular contributes important knowledge about the health of our seas.
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Developing countries can prosper without increasing emissions
What do China, India, South Africa and Mexico have in common? They all reduced the carbon intensity of their economies without sacrificing economic growth. Other developing nations can do the same.
How to help farmers prepare for climate change
There is increasing evidence from across many African and South Asian countries that contextual, timely climate information, helps farmers manage the risks they face.
The relationship between drought and famine: lessons from the Horn of Africa
Historically low rainfalls have led to severe droughts in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya. But various solutions exist to mitigate the social and economic impact.
Politics podcast: AGL chief economist Tim Nelson on what to do with Liddell
Politics podcast: Tim Nelson on what to do with Liddell.
AGL chief economist Tim Nelson says preserving the Liddell power station may not be the best solution.
Chasing the flame: Does media coverage of wildfires probe deeply enough?
Much disaster reporting simply chronicles events, but good journalism digs deeper and examines causes. Stories about Colorado wildfires have raised questions about risk, especially on fire anniversaries.
In the Caribbean, colonialism and inequality mean hurricanes hit harder
The Caribbean is facing its second deadly hurricane in as many weeks. This isn't just bad luck: the region's extreme vulnerability to disaster also reflects entrenched social inequalities.
Hurricanes, flood insurance and the dangers of ‘business as usual’
The insurance industry should help its customers prepare for future catastrophes instead of burying it's head in the sand.
As a warming climate changes Kodiak bears’ diets, impacts could ripple through ecosystems
Climate change is making berries ripen early in Kodiak, Alaska, luring bears away from eating salmon. This shift may not hurt the bears, but could have far-reaching impacts on surrounding forests.
Carbon dioxide trapped by ice-age oceans raises questions for future
The last ice age locked atmospheric carbon dioxide into oceans, which has major implications for how the oceans and carbon dioxide may be linked in the future.
Who should pay for damage associated with climate change – and who should be compensated?
To deliver climate justice we must focus on vulnerable people not countries.
Why Hurricanes Harvey and Irma won’t lead to action on climate change
For the first time in years, Americans are acutely aware of the perils of extreme weather, but don't expect views on climate risks to shift overnight.
Fierce debate roars to life over grizzly bear hunt
A bitter debate has erupted over the British Columbia government's recent decision to end grizzly bear trophy hunting. Here are the pros and cons of stopping the hunt.
The 30-year-old ozone layer treaty has a new role: fighting climate change
The Montreal Protocol is finally closing the hole in the ozone layer.
Rebuilding after disasters: 5 essential reads
As Texas and Florida rebuild after Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, they should plan for future climate change and design infrastructure that can respond to and recover from extreme events.
Hurricanes drive immigration to the US
Data reveal how hurricanes affect migration, and what it means for US immigration policy.
VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the energy wars
Michelle Grattan speaks to Deep Saini about the week in Australian politics.
Grattan on Friday: King Coal is wearing big boots in the Turnbull government
As coal has muscled its way to the centre of the stage, we've seen the showdown between the government and AGL over the future of its Liddell coal-fired power station.
Do hurricanes feel the effects of climate change?
What scientists know – and don't know – about the linkage between climate change and hurricanes.
How Antarctic ice melt can be a tipping point for the whole planet’s climate
The climate secrets contained in an ancient tree that lived through abrupt global change reveal how Antarctica can trigger rapid warming in the north by dumping cold water into the Southern Ocean.
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