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Australia leads world in mammal extinction and biodiversity loss
Australia ranks second in the world for biodiversity loss, leads the world in mammal extinctions and has been named as the only developed nation on a global deforestation hotspot list.
Expert review of the science underlying nature-based climate solutions
Underscoring the necessity of resolving uncertainties in certain nature-based climate solutions pathways before scaling up implementation, while emphasizing the effectiveness of established pathways like tropical forest conservation.
How long before climate change will destroy the Earth?
Research reveals what Australian kids want to know about our warming world
Sharks, turtles and other sea creatures face greater risk from industrial fishing than previously thought
We estimated added pressure from ‘dark’ fishing vessels.
CSIRO claims new record for energy efficiency in lightweight printed solar cells
Flexible, thin solar cells that are lightweight and portable may be a step closer to reality after Australian researchers claimed a new record for the amount of sunlight they can capture and turn into energy.
Every 2.4 Million Years, Mars Does Something Unexpected to Our Ocean's Depths
A slow cosmic dance between Earth and Mars has a hidden effect on cycles in the deep ocean.
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Sperm Whales Have Been Seen Using Their Ultimate Weapon Against Attacking Orcas
Researchers on a tour boat off the southwestern tip of Australia have discovered a secret whale weapon these elusive creatures hide up their sleeves – or, rather, up their bowels.
Why second-hand markets and apps are not a solution to clothing waste
A truly circular economy ought to not only recycle goods but also prevent the future production of waste.