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Lab-grown corals resisted bleaching during Caribbean’s worst marine heat wave
A new study found that certain species of coral propagated in the lab and then outplanted to restore reefs in five countries showed few signs of bleaching despite the prolonged marine heat wave, faring better than wild corals or corals propagated from fragments.
The Great Spring Clean Up
During September & October 2024, Clean Up Australia is championing 'The Great Spring Clean Up'. A nationwide initiative that will tackle litter in our streets, parks and waterways and improve our environment.
Why this climate change data is on flip-flops, leggings, and cars
“Warming stripes” keep showing up on clothes and crafts.
Scientists make breakthrough discovery with the power to permanently change plastic pollution: 'Transforming ... pollutants into valuable, reusable chemicals'
Experts from a collection of universities have their laser beams aimed at the world's massive plastic pollution problem. And the result of their experiments could one day be realized each time we hit "save" on our devices.
Using art to tackle air pollution: a story from a Nairobi slum
Current approaches to reducing exposure to air pollution in informal settlements include awareness raising and campaigns on how to reduce exposure.
Surf, Activism, Community: Southern Blast Takes on Big Seismic
Surfrider Foundation’s Southern Blast – directed by the legendary Matty Hannon – exposes the dangerous impacts of seismic blasting on marine life.
The Byron Shire U-Lab Hub is hosting ‘u-lab 1x Leading from an Emerging Future’
Do you have an idea and want to develop your skills to lead it? A FREE six-week online course by MITx that has empowered 200,000 participants worldwide since 2015.