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row of trees before they are being planted

'Nature positive' isn’t just planting a few trees - it's actually stopping the damage we do

22 Sep 2023

Nature positive is the new rallying cry to reverse environmental decline. But it could easily become greenwash – if we’re not careful.

An Australian red-eyed tree frog on a large succulent leaf

How a lethal fungus is shrinking living space for our frogs

30 Aug 2023

Introduced species and diseases can drive native species into smaller environmental niches – and that could mean change to how we work to conserve them.

Composite image of a man in profile against full sun and red background and a thermometer

How dangerous is extreme heat to humans?

25 Aug 2023

Heat is the silent killer of thousands each year and is only going to get worse.

Two people stand on a rock taking a selfie with a cloudy sky behind

Trampling plants, damaging rock art, risking your life: taking selfies in nature has a cost

25 Aug 2023

It’s not always “worth it for the 'gram”. People risk life, limb, and the environment for a selfie – and land managers can’t keep up.

Three UNSW students in a glasshouse inspecting native plants

UNSW ranks equal fifth globally and first in Australia in QS Sustainability Rankings

27 Oct 2022

UNSW Sydney performs strongly in tackling the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance challenges.

An endangered greater glider clings to a eucalypt branch

Labor's plan to save threatened species is an improvement – but it's still well short of what we need

06 Oct 2022

Yes, the new threatened species plan is better. But it’s nowhere near enough to actually prevent Australian species from dying out.

discarded white goods on Maitland Road Mayfield

Helping the global environment, one footprint at a time

10 Dec 2021

Countries all over the world who want to report their global material footprint will benefit from a new research platform.

View over the trees in Healesville Victoria

Country, culture and nature-based solutions key to reducing emissions

25 Nov 2021

A new report shows the urgent need for action to mitigate climate change and biodiversity loss, and the significant consequences facing all life on Earth in failing to do so.

Night time silhouette of an industrial plant worker

Vital Signs: a simple way to cut carbon emissions – don't let polluters hide

24 Sep 2021

Disclosure requirements work, forcing companies to own up to their customers and investors.

A black and white spotted bird shown sitting on a branch

Destroying vegetation along fences and roads could worsen our extinction crisis

17 Sep 2021

Under a new code, rural landholders in NSW will be allowed to clear up to 25 metres of land outside their property boundary. This will be devastating for the wildlife that live or migrate there.

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