Underground counters lose track of who’s visiting nature
The Department of Conservation’s (DOC) systems for counting visitors and activities at 700 sites on public conservation land…
Climate crisis: The everyday Aussies who can’t afford another flood, drought or fire disaster
Scene one: Bayden Bedwell feels trapped. In the raging October 2022 flood that swept through Greater Shepparton, the…
AI analysis reveals dramatic rise in global ocean algae blooms
An analysis of 1.2 million satellite images powered by artificial intelligence has uncovered a massive expansion of floating…
Meta ruled a “public nuisance,” ordered to pay $567 million
Months after being fined $375 million by a New Mexico judge and being found liable for harm perpetrated…
Italy, France, Germany battle extreme heat as Europe faces record temperatures
Mist fans at Rome’s Colosseum as Italy issues highest heat alert Italy placed all its major cities under…
How would NZ’s vital freight system handle a big earthquake? Our study sounds a warning
When we think of a major earthquake striking Aotearoa New Zealand, our minds first turn to collapsed buildings…
Lake Mead hits lowest water level on record as Colorado River crisis deepens
Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has fallen to a record low — yet another…
Could England and Wales ever run out of water? | Water
Half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought. But what does this mean and could…
Concern Wellington ratepayers will refuse to ration water
An advocate for ratepayers says there is a risk Wellington residents will refuse to follow water restrictions, with…
Hard-to-recycle PVC turned into sustainable lubricant
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How Birds Navigate Miles Without Ever Getting Lost Will Blow Your Mind
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Australia has pledged to restore nature. But could we ever bring back lost ecosystems?
Nature is not doing well in Australia. Many unique mammals, birds and insects are struggling. Entire ecosystems are…