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THE CONVERSATION - AU - Environment

COP29: ‘climate finance’ for the Pacific is mostly loans, saddling small island nations with more debt

COP29: ‘climate finance’ for the Pacific is mostly...

11 hours ago 19

Overwhelmed by ever more clothing donations, charities are exporting the problem. Local governments must step up

Overwhelmed by ever more clothing donations, chari...

14 hours ago 28

Friendly fire: a nuclear push by allies at COP29 poses a sticky problem for Albanese

Friendly fire: a nuclear push by allies at COP29 p...

14 hours ago 28

We rated the urban forests of 8 global cities – only Singapore passed the 30% canopy test

We rated the urban forests of 8 global cities – on...

1 day ago 19

Could keeping native species as pets save them from extinction? Here’s why it’s not that simple

Could keeping native species as pets save them fro...

2 days ago 18

We pay less for houses in one-in-100 year flood zones – but overlook risks of more devastating floods

We pay less for houses in one-in-100 year flood zo...

2 days ago 30

Meltwater from Greenland and the Arctic is weakening ocean circulation, speeding up warming down south

Meltwater from Greenland and the Arctic is weakeni...

2 days ago 11

Meltwater from Greenland and the Arctic is weakening ocean circulation, speeding up warming down south

Meltwater from Greenland and the Arctic is weakeni...

2 days ago 13

As Australia privatises nature repair, the cheapest approach won’t save our threatened species

As Australia privatises nature repair, the cheapes...

3 days ago 26

Traditional owners and scientists worked together on ‘coral IVF’ projects. Here’s what we found

Traditional owners and scientists worked together ...

3 days ago 24

Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but cop it worst. Will the COP29 climate talks tackle this injustice?

Developing nations are least responsible for clima...

6 days ago 37

Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but cop it worst. Will the COP29 climate talks tackle this injustice?

Developing nations are least responsible for clima...

6 days ago 36

Troubled waters: how to stop Australia’s freshwater fish species from going extinct

Troubled waters: how to stop Australia’s freshwate...

6 days ago 31

If our hot water heaters ran off daytime solar, we would slash emissions and soak up cheap energy

If our hot water heaters ran off daytime solar, we...

1 week ago 24

‘Catastrophic declines’: massive data haul reveals why so many plants and animals suffer after fire

‘Catastrophic declines’: massive data haul reveals...

1 week ago 27

Corpse flowers and flesh flies: why so many plants and fungi stink like death warmed up

Corpse flowers and flesh flies: why so many plants...

1 week ago 8

Global carbon emissions inch upwards in 2024 despite progress on EVs, renewables and deforestation

Global carbon emissions inch upwards in 2024 despi...

1 week ago 8

You will soon be able to power your house with your electric car. Here’s how

You will soon be able to power your house with you...

1 week ago 8

NZ’s food manufacturers are embracing the idea of a circular economy but are slow to implement it

NZ’s food manufacturers are embracing the idea of ...

1 week ago 7

Authoritarian fossil fuel states keep hosting climate conferences – how do these regimes operate and what do they want?

Authoritarian fossil fuel states keep hosting clim...

1 week ago 2

COP29: who pays for climate action in developing nations – and how much – becomes more urgent

COP29: who pays for climate action in developing n...

1 week ago 2

‘Death hotspot’: we found 145 koalas killed along a single Queensland highway last year

‘Death hotspot’: we found 145 koalas killed along ...

1 week ago 26

The COP29 climate talks are about to kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here’s what to expect

The COP29 climate talks are about to kick off in B...

1 week ago 22

In a record-breaking drought, bush birds from around Perth flocked to the city

In a record-breaking drought, bush birds from arou...

1 week ago 30

10 reasons why US president-elect Donald Trump can’t derail global climate action

10 reasons why US president-elect Donald Trump can...

1 week ago 23

How our regions can help make Australia’s growing cities more sustainable

How our regions can help make Australia’s growing ...

1 week ago 27

A Donald Trump presidency is bad for climate action, but Australia should get on with the job

A Donald Trump presidency is bad for climate actio...

2 weeks ago 26

The extreme floods which devastated Spain are hitting more often. Is Australia ready for the next one?

The extreme floods which devastated Spain are hitt...

2 weeks ago 24

The extreme floods which devastated Spain are hitting more often. Is Australia ready for the next one?

The extreme floods which devastated Spain are hitt...

2 weeks ago 21

The frozen carbon of the northern permafrost is on the move – we estimated by how much

The frozen carbon of the northern permafrost is on...

2 weeks ago 20

Yes, burning gas is bad for the climate. But keeping it in Australia’s energy mix is sensible

Yes, burning gas is bad for the climate. But keepi...

2 weeks ago 18

Dams have taken half the water from Australia’s second biggest river – and climate change will make it even worse

Dams have taken half the water from Australia’s se...

2 weeks ago 36

Exploring the extraordinary potential (and avoiding the pitfalls) of your local Buy Nothing group

Exploring the extraordinary potential (and avoidin...

2 weeks ago 26

NZ must step up to protect its own oceans to match international commitments made at Commonwealth leaders’ meeting

NZ must step up to protect its own oceans to match...

2 weeks ago 42

NZ must step up to protect its own oceans to match international commitments made at Commonwealth leaders’ meeting

NZ must step up to protect its own oceans to match...

2 weeks ago 28

5 things you can do to end the biodiversity crisis as the world talks about it at COP16

5 things you can do to end the biodiversity crisis...

2 weeks ago 24

5 things you can do to end the biodiversity crisis as the world talks about it at COP16

5 things you can do to end the biodiversity crisis...

2 weeks ago 20

Individual action on climate was tarred as greenwashing or virtue signalling. But it still has a place

Individual action on climate was tarred as greenwa...

3 weeks ago 32

Individual action on climate was tarred as greenwashing or virtue signalling. But it still has a place

Individual action on climate was tarred as greenwa...

3 weeks ago 33

215 million hectares of forest – an area bigger than Mexico – could grow back by itself, if we can just leave it alone

215 million hectares of forest – an area bigger th...

3 weeks ago 36

Earth’s climate will keep changing long after humanity hits net-zero emissions. Our research shows why

Earth’s climate will keep changing long after huma...

3 weeks ago 33

State of the Climate 2024: Australia is enduring harsher fire seasons, more ocean heatwaves and sea-level rise

State of the Climate 2024: Australia is enduring h...

3 weeks ago 46

You can keep your ghosts and ghouls – the ‘Cordyceps’ fungus creates real-life zombies

You can keep your ghosts and ghouls – the ‘Cordyce...

3 weeks ago 24

Why building more big dams is a costly gamble for our future water security and the environment

Why building more big dams is a costly gamble for ...

3 weeks ago 29

Spreading crushed rock over farmland can remove CO₂ from the atmosphere if we do it right

Spreading crushed rock over farmland can remove CO...

3 weeks ago 23

Dingoes are not mating with dogs – but that could soon change if the culling continues

Dingoes are not mating with dogs – but that could ...

3 weeks ago 24

Queensland election signals both major parties accept pumped hydro and the renewable energy transition as inevitable

Queensland election signals both major parties acc...

3 weeks ago 38

Want genuine progress towards restoring nature? Follow these 4 steps

Want genuine progress towards restoring nature? Fo...

3 weeks ago 24

Want genuine progress towards restoring nature? Follow these 4 steps

Want genuine progress towards restoring nature? Fo...

3 weeks ago 23

‘We will not allow others to determine our fate’: Pacific nations dial up pressure on Australia’s fossil fuel exports

‘We will not allow others to determine our fate’: ...

4 weeks ago 33