Nature Restoration
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Environment
Ten things you should know about legally recognising the rights of Nature
As Nature around the world gains increasing rights as a ‘person’ or ‘living entity’, we need to understand what this means on the ground (or in the water)
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Environment
Restoring coral reefs by hedging our bets
Coral reef restoration needs a set of coral species with traits that, combined, underpin resilience, persistence, and ecosystem services
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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
Nature restoration no substitute for cutting fossil fuels
While restoring ecosystems is crucial for planetary health, it’s no substitute for preventing emissions from fossil fuels