Why don’t we harness the power of the ocean to cut our dependence on oil?
“Same as it ever was” is a phrase that continues to resonate in 2026. By Craig Stevens for…
Devastating 75-year prediction as beloved Antarctic icon declared endangered: ‘Wake-up call’
The iconic emperor penguin is closer to joining a grim list that includes the Tasmanian tiger and dodo,…
Plans to move residents off Cocos (Keeling) Islands walked back after backlash
The federal government has walked back its plans to relocate Cocos (Keeling) Island residents after widespread community backlash,…
Possible “Super El Niño” puts ASEAN on alert for severe heat and drought
Impacts on other parts of the world For North America, the impacts will vary by region. The western…
Key ocean current is slowing at locations around the Atlantic
Visualisation showing the western boundary currents that form part of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation NASA’s Scientific Visualization…
Federal government criticised for response into spread of sea urchins
Long-spined sea urchins are native to NSW, but warming ocean temperatures over recent decades have led to a…
Wildfire risk for species under climate change
Thomas, C. D. et al. Extinction risk from climate change. Nature 427, 145–148 (2004). Article CAS Google Scholar …
What Is the Technosphere and Why Does It Redefine Architecture?
Sagamihara, Japan. Drone photo by Rob Antill (@digitalanthill) and Ben Steensls (@randomoperator) Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest…
Desalination, the process of removing salt from seawater, offers a way to produce freshwater
As climate change intensifies droughts, disrupts rainfall patterns and fuels wildfires, more regions are turning to the sea…
Fears for Ningaloo Reef after ex-cyclone decimates region amid coral spawning season
The sheer number of marine life carcasses washed ashore by ex-tropical Cyclone Narelle has shocked many, but it…
‘Vulnerable and extremely precious’: Italy ramps up coastal protection as erosion worsens
Italy has more than 8,000 kilometres of coastline, ranging from long sweeps of sandy beach to striking rock…
Farrer candidate funded by Rupert Murdoch’s pro-climate son-in-law
Backers of Farrer independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe are celebrating after securing the support of a prominent pro-climate farmer…