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Monsters or masters of the deep sea? Why the deepest of deep-sea fish aren't as scary as you might think

Wed, 2023-04-05 06:20
The discovery of the deepest fish in a Japanese trench raises the question, what else is out there? But before the mind leaps to all things dark and spooky, take a fresh look at life in the deep sea. Alan Jamieson, Founding Professor of the Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research centre, The University of Western Australia Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Australia's main iron ore exports may not work with green steelmaking. Here's what we must do to prepare

Tue, 2023-04-04 06:06
Promising new green steelmaking techniques won’t work with our main iron ore exports. We must future proof this key industry. Tessa Leach, Senior Analyst at Climateworks, Monash University Tyra Horngren, Senior Analyst (Industry System), Climateworks Centre Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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The UN is asking the International Court of Justice for its opinion on states' climate obligations. What does this mean?

Tue, 2023-04-04 06:06
The United Nations’ decision to ask the International Court of Justice for an advisory opinion on countries’ climate obligations has been hailed as a ‘turning point in climate justice’. Jacqueline Peel, Director, Melbourne Climate Futures, The University of Melbourne Zoe Nay, PhD candidate, The University of Melbourne Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Capitalising on climate anxiety: what you need to know about 'climate-washing'

Mon, 2023-04-03 06:03
While the ACCC, ASIC and a new senate inquiry begin to flush out greenwashing, we take a closer look at dodgy climate claims. Complaints and court cases are stacking up. Here’s what you need to know. Laura Schuijers, Deputy Director, Australian Centre for Climate and Environmental Law and Lecturer in Law, University of Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Indigenous knowledge offers solutions, but its use must be based on meaningful collaboration with Indigenous communities

Fri, 2023-03-31 07:55
One key difference between kaitiakitanga and conservation is that the former considers people as part of the environment, while the latter manages nature as if people were separate from it. Tara McAllister, Research Fellow, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Cate Macinnis-Ng, Associate Professor in Biological Sciences, University of Auckland Dan C H Hikuroa, Senior Lecturer in Māori Studies, University of Auckland Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Whether you're a snorkeller or CEO, you can help save our vital kelp forests

Thu, 2023-03-30 14:04
When we stopped whaling, the whales recovered. But our vital kelp forests won’t return without our help Aaron Eger, Postdoctoral research fellow, UNSW Sydney Adriana Vergés, Professor in marine ecology, UNSW Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Australia will have a carbon price for industry – and it may infuse greater climate action across the economy

Thu, 2023-03-30 11:44
The revised safeguard mechanism could form the basis of an economy-wide carbon price. Frank Jotzo, Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy and Head of Energy, Institute for Climate Energy and Disaster Solutions, Australian National University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Torrents of Antarctic meltwater are slowing the currents that drive our vital ocean 'overturning' – and threaten its collapse

Thu, 2023-03-30 05:03
In a plot reminiscent of the 2004 movie The Day After Tomorrow?, Australian scientists are warning that the Southern Ocean’s deep “overturning” circulation is slowing and headed for collapse. Matthew England, Scientia Professor and Deputy Director of the ARC Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS), UNSW Sydney Adele Morrison, Research Fellow, Australian National University Andy Hogg, Professor, Australian National University Qian Li, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Steve Rintoul, CSIRO Fellow, CSIRO Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Fear and Wonder podcast: how scientists know the sea is rising

Thu, 2023-03-30 05:03
Fear and Wonder is a new climate podcast, brought to you by The Conversation, and sponsored by the Climate Council. In episode two, we discuss the latest advances for measuring climate change. Joelle Gergis, Senior Lecturer in Climate Science, Australian National University Michael Green, Host + Producer, The Conversation Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Australia's safeguard mechanism deal is only a half-win for the Greens, and for the climate

Tue, 2023-03-28 13:45
Australia’s new climate deal contains wins for the Greens – but the negotiations were bruising Kate Crowley, Adjunct Associate Professor, Public and Environmental Policy, University of Tasmania Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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2022 was a good year for nature in Australia – but three nasty problems remain

Tue, 2023-03-28 05:01
Last year was great for plant growth and river flows. But Australia is still on the brink of losing a slew of plant and animal species. Albert Van Dijk, Professor, Water and Landscape Dynamics, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University Geoff Heard, The University of Queensland Mark Grant, Ecosystem Science Programs Lead, Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network, The University of Queensland Shoshana Rapley, Research assistant, Australian National University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Ghost rodents: get ready to fall in love with Australia's albino rats and mice

Tue, 2023-03-28 05:00
A chance discovery of an albino bush rat in Victoria’s Otway Ranges inspired a search for more fair beauties. Here’s what the survey of Aussie ecologists, museums and newspaper clippings revealed. Darcy Watchorn, PhD Candidate, Deakin University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Greens will back Labor's safeguard mechanism without a ban on new coal and gas. That's a good outcome

Mon, 2023-03-27 16:19
The Greens wanted Australia to rule out new coal and gas projects. Instead, we have a hard cap on emissions – and that should make many fossil fuel projects unviable Tony Wood, Program Director, Energy, Grattan Institute Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Why Western Sydney is feeling the heat from climate change more than the rest of the city

Mon, 2023-03-27 09:17
Very hot days in Western Sydney are typically 5 degrees hotter than parts of the city close to the coast and are becoming more common, but only in the west. Four climate drivers explain the difference. Milton Speer, Visiting Fellow, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney Anjali Gupta, Lecturer, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, and Researcher, Centre for Forensic Science, University of Technology Sydney Joanna Wang, Senior Lecturer, School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney Joshua Hartigan, PhD Candidate, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney Lance M Leslie, Professor, School of Mathematical And Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Fishing for data: commercial fishers help monitor rising temperatures in coastal seas

Fri, 2023-03-24 06:37
We know the oceans are warming, but we have fewer measurements in coastal waters where most fisheries and aquaculture operate. Now the fishing industry is helping scientists to track the changes. Julie Jakoboski, Oceanographic Data Scientist, Moana Project's Te Tiro Moana Team Lead, MetService — Te Ratonga Tirorangi João Marcos Azevedo Correia de Souza, MetOcean Solutions Science Manager of the Research and Development Team. Moana Project Science Lead, MetService — Te Ratonga Tirorangi Malene Felsing, Moana Project Manager, MetService — Te Ratonga Tirorangi Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Want an easy $400 a year? Ditch the gas heater in your home for an electric split system

Fri, 2023-03-24 05:06
Reducing gas use in our homes will help avoid energy price hikes. But where is the best place to start? Rachel Goldlust, Adjunct Research Fellow, School of Archaeology and History, La Trobe University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Why bioplastics won't solve our plastic problems

Thu, 2023-03-23 16:02
Compostable food waste bin caddies are the main sustainable use for bioplastics at present. Almost all bioplastics are ending up in landfill. Elsa Dominish, Research Principal, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney Fiona Berry, Research Principal, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney Nick Florin, Associate Professor and Research Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney Rupert Legg, PhD Candidate, University of Technology Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Fear and Wonder podcast: how scientists know the climate is changing

Thu, 2023-03-23 05:42
Fear and Wonder is a new climate podcast, brought to you by The Conversation, and sponsored by the Climate Council. In episode one, we discuss how scientists know the climate is changing. Michael Green, Host + Producer, The Conversation Joelle Gergis, Senior Lecturer in Climate Science, Australian National University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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The Great Southern Reef is in more trouble than the Great Barrier Reef

Thu, 2023-03-23 05:42
The first comprehensive audit of marine life around Australia, deploying an army of volunteer research divers alongside scientists, has revealed southern reefs are suffering the most. Graham Edgar, Senior Marine Ecologist, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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What to expect when you’re expecting an El Niño (the answer might surprise you)

Wed, 2023-03-22 12:36
Not all La Niñas are wet, nor El Niños dry – especially if you live in Sydney. So here’s how to interpret what an El Niño forecast means for you. Carly Tozer, Senior Research Scientist, CSIRO Nandini Ramesh, Senior Research Scientist, Data61, CSIRO Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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