Irrigation
Environment
Research
We need to plan for what we fear, not just what we expect
The Murray-Darling Basin Plan Review is now open for public consultation. With climate impacts uncertain, we need to stress-test our rivers now to protect them
Environment
Australia’s media isn’t accurately reporting all sides of the Murray-Darling Basin debate
A lack of balance in media reporting may have harmed public perception of environmental water allocations in the Murray-Darling – and Indigenous custodians barely get a look in
Environment
Australia’s water tragedy has urgent lessons for America
There is less and less water in the US and Australia – and more and more people want it. Emulating Australia’s failing water market won’t help the US manage this precious resource
Environment
How to undo Australia’s epic water fail
The failure of the Murray Darling Basin Plan is linked to poor political decisions but also to poor market design. The allocation mechanism for our most valuable tradable natural resource is now a gambling pit, so what can be done to fix this mess?
Sciences & Technology
Food that does not waste water
Groundbreaking technology quenches thirsty world – and produces more food