Ecosystems

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Environment

We can do more to restore our freshwater ecosystems

Stronger community participation and adaptive management of Australia’s waterways are crucial for meeting the UN’s ecosystem goals

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Sciences & Technology

Mini-beast renaturing: A time for local action

Insect numbers are dwindling around the world and that has an ecological knock-on effect, but we could help by renaturing mini-beasts in our own urban backyards

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Environment

Protecting Melbourne’s Green Wedges while we still can

The natural areas of Melbourne are under threat at the same time as there’s growing evidence of their importance for humans

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Sciences & Technology

The complexities of predicting climate change effects

Some of Australia’s iconic ecosystems are collapsing, which is likely exacerbated by climate change. But we must understand the dynamics of our ecosystems in order to protect them

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Sciences & Technology

The big picture of the Amazon fires

As the world’s biggest rainforest continues to burn, it’s important to understand the political and social situation in Brazil that led us to this point

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Environment

Designing the urban future of the Galápagos Islands

While the Galápagos Islands are famous for their unique and pristine biodiversity, they’re also home to a growing human population. But how do you go about planning their urban future without compromising the ecosystem?

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Environment

Sharks: How a cull could ruin an ecosystem

As a Senate inquiry looks into minimising shark attacks, we consider what happens when humans meddle with this apex predator

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Sciences & Technology

Exposing the creatures of the deep

The first map of seafloor diversity has revealed some surprising results

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Sciences & Technology

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Go Figure

What is tree bark?

It’s strong, thick and protective – but why is bark brown instead of green?

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