Labor changes to environmental law welcome – AMCS
Labor’s pledge to overhaul environmental law is a chance for much needed reform, says the...
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Author: Kerrod Trott
Australia becoming a more caring country
A new Red Cross survey* reveals Australians are incredibly compassionate, with around two thirds...
Read MoreDid you know trees remember heatwaves?
An Aussie eucalypt can ‘remember’ past exposure to extreme heat, which makes the tree and its offspring better able to cope with future heatwaves, according to new research from Macquarie University. This finding could have...
Read MoreCoal fired power disrupts rainfall: global study
Modern coal-fired power stations produce more ultrafine dust particles than road traffic and can even modify and redistribute rainfall patterns, a new 15-year international study shows. The study indicates filtration systems on...
Read MoreClimate change drying soil, threatening water supplies
The widespread drying of soils, due to higher evaporation rates due to global warming, is shrinking water supplies to the point that drought-like conditions may become the norm in many parts of Australia. At a news conference...
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