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Solar, wind and hydro projects are threatening key wildlife habitats in Southeast Asia, IndiaCarbon & Climate
Solar, wind and hydro projects are threatening key wildlife habitats in Southeast Asia, India
Half the projects being planned, that overlap with important conservation areas, are in India, Southeast Asia, South America and Africa. Researchers say there is already enough degraded land to support the world’s energy transition. -
Sandy beaches may succumb to rising seasEver higher seas are already eroding shorelines and flooding coasts. Soon the waves could wash away half the world’s sandy beaches.
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Research confirms climate link to Australian bushfiresFires were made at least 30 per cent more likely by human-caused climate change, study finds. -
Unequal cities bear the brunt of deadly disease outbreaksCity planners and physicians say densely packed hubs are particularly vulnerable to deadly disease outbreaks and may need a redesign.
Opinion
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A major scorecard gives the health of Australia’s environment less than 1 out of 10Carbon & Climate
A major scorecard gives the health of Australia’s environment less than 1 out of 10
– The report reveals the worst environmental conditions in many decades, if not centuries. -
Natural disasters increase inequality, and recovery funding may make things worse– In the aftermath of a disaster, low-income earners, small-business owners and part-time workers on average, lost significant income as compared to those with higher incomes. Here's why recovery aid may contribute to widening the income gap. -
Hotter temperatures will lead to more deaths from injury– As the world braces for hotter weather, car accidents, drownings and cases of violence might just become more common.
Videos
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Australian media outlet launches 'honest government ad' on climate change– We're screwed, claims a government parody ad, as politicians drag their heels on climate change. Taking a shot at the Australian government, the video exposes the absurdity of longstanding political inaction to address the climate crisis and puts out a not-so-subtle call for collective action.
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With this new website, rent don't buy to cut waste– Make some extra cash and reduce waste by putting your belongings to work. This online market place plugs Australians into the sharing economy.
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This robot is replanting endangered reefs with heat-resistant corals– Meet LarvalBot. She’s here to save the sea.
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Sydney makes music from ocean plastic– An advertising agency has come up with an idea to give ocean plastic a second life while turning Sydney beach-clean ups into a party.
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