Taller tundra sends a warning
Global warming is having a significant effect on of the world’s most delicate ecosystems – the tundra of arctic and alpine areas.
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Climate change is bad news for birds
Warming temperatures in the Arctic are compounding problems for migratory birds.
What’s behind News Corp’s new spin on climate change?
Australia’s Murdoch-owned tabloid newspapers – including The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun and Courier Mail – have embarked on a bold new climate change campaign.
What’s in store for fish out of water: CO2, ocean acidification, mutations?
Deakin eco-physiologist investigates the impacts of ocean acidification on coral reef fish behaviours.
Climate change, health and food: raising voices at the decision-making table
Deakin researchers need you to raise your voice and take us one step further towards a healthy, sustainable and equitable food system.
How are rising sea temperatures stunting fish growth?
Dr Timothy Clark is set to investigate one of the most profound issues facing global fish populations.
The morality of Adani
The time for developing new coalmines is over.
A forest falling apart
The Amazon rainforest houses over 1 million different species. In 2019, countless fires have devastated the area.
In their own words – Dr Alecia Bellgrove
“The lungs of the earth and a national treasure.” Is Dr Alecia Bellgrove really talking about the brown, slimy stuff left on the sand after high tide?
Would Earth be better off without us?
The environmental damage caused by humans – and its consequences – have been explored in stories for decades, and continue to be discussed today.
Eating our way to a more sustainable future
With only 10 years remaining to limit the effects of climate change, we need to prioritise sustainable practices in our daily lives.
The dark side of cooling
The unintended consequences of refrigeration and freezing technology is the topic of this year’s Harrison Lecture.
Carbon treasure revealed at Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef’s enormous potential for climate change mitigation through its catchments’ capacity for carbon storage has been revealed in a world-first study led by Deakin University.
Nature is collapsing – what must we do?
Deakin experts call for more action to save nature before it’s too late.
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Plastic bag ban not as simple as it seems
A Deakin expert on waste management has called for further research into the pros and cons of banning plastic supermarket bags.