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