Mass fish deaths are a blaring warning sign for the heath of the Murray Darling Basin, but just as worrying is the sight of dry areas in the Darling.
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Public confidence in the institutions in charge of the Murray Darling Basin has plummeted – with good reason.
2018 was Australia’s third warmest year on record, as the NSW drought dragged into another year.
Climate change threatens to cause mass extinctions – but how, exactly? New research suggests male fertility may be the weakest link.
The microbes living in the soils around plant roots can help plants deal with a variety of stresses.
Australia is facing an increase in extreme heat, fire danger weather, floods and marine heatwaves, according to the latest biennial snapshot from the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO.
Water supply systems weren't designed to deal with altering weather patterns brought about by climate change. This needs to change.
Water and power cuts prompted by reduced rainfall and drought in Southern Africa have caused major problems for business.
Some observers have blamed recent wildfires on poor forest management, while others point to climate change. In fact, a climate scientist explains, reducing fire risks means tackling both issues.
Research shows water restrictions can mean well-off households have to cut down on leisure and luxury. For disadvantaged households, and particularly women, it is a different story.
South Africa is a water stressed country but crisis point can be avoided.
The forecast arrival of El Niño may mean the east coast of Australia will experience an exceptionally hot and dry summer, but does this mean there will be fewer mosquitoes buzzing about?
While drought insurance schemes have produced mixed results to date, there remains hope for the future.
Leftover lactose from cheese production shows early promise as a treatment that can help soils retain water and nutrients, making them more resistant to drought.
Michelle Grattan speaks about the week in politics with Nick Klomp.
The fund is to provide support against future droughts, helping primary producers, non-government organisations and communities prepare for and respond to their impact.
Much of the country depends on water stored and filtered in forests. Fire-scarred watersheds highlight our need for a national wildfire strategy.
Beyond trucking in hay and water, drought-stricken farmers need money and advice on improving the natural features of their land.
Barnaby Joyce on facing the drought and rural women.
Some in the Nationals would like Barnaby Joyce back in the leadership before the election. Joyce says if the leadership were offered, he would be up for it - though he insists he is not canvassing.
We need to make sure well-meaning policy responses to drought don't do more harm than good.
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Climate Scientist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
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Manager of Long-range Forecast Services, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
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Climate scientist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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ARC DECRA fellow, University of Melbourne
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Agus Santoso is a Friend of The Conversation.
Senior Research Associate, UNSW
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Global Change Institute, University of the Witwatersrand
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Senior Lecturer in Environmental & Geographical Science, University of Cape Town
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Climate Scientist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
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Professor, Water and Landscape Dynamics, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University
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Principal Research Scientist, Wealth from Oceans Flagship, CSIRO
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Research Fellow in Climate and Water Resources, University of Melbourne
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Senior Climatologist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
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Professor of Atmospheric Science, University of Melbourne
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University of Technology Sydney
