ecosystems

Top view of moss completely covering the ground

Often ignored or even removed, moss provides stabilisation for plant ecosystems the world over.

Underwater shot of kelp

When we stopped whaling, the whales recovered. But our vital kelp forests won’t return without our help.

dead fish float in water of the menindee lakes

Climate change shouldn’t be used as a 'get out-of jail free' card to excuse bad decision-making and poor planning decisions.

a scuba diver swims through moody waters and rock formations

The common platform heralds a new era of global conservation and management policy applications.

a kangaroo with joey stands amid a burnt out forrest

Three chief authors of the State of the Environment Report provide its key findings. While it’s a sobering read, there are a few bright spots.

Zoe Xirocostas

Can weeds help us find answers to the world’s problems? Non-native plants have wreaked havoc on so many of the world's precious ecosystems, but what can they teach us about survival?

weed in focus

They might be seen as noxious, but it turns out there is an unappreciated side to weeds.

police_car_in_bushfire_smoke.jpg

The disasters have come one after another. While they may not be entirely preventable, we can take many practical steps tailored to local needs and conditions to reduce the impacts on our cities.

Dr Sophie Lewis

UNSW Canberra Climate Scientist Dr Sophie Lewis has received the award for ACT Scientist of the Year, presented by the ACT Government.

Southern Tablelands grasslands

The Monaro grasslands are a tiny surviving fraction of the native grasslands that once grew across the Southern Tablelands.

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