Octopus farms raise huge animal welfare concerns – and they’re unsustainable
When you imagine the world of an octopus, you might well see a curious creature in a complex undersea environment.
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In a warmer future, ocean carbon sinks could help stabilise our planet
Carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels on the continent add up to about 45 million tonnes per year, which is 0.12 per cent of the global total.
4 ways to stop Australia’s surge in rooftop solar from destabilising electricity prices
It results in increased periods of large oversupply when weather conditions favour solar energy.
If companies want net-zero carbon offices, they need to focus on building materials
Why limiting emissions from building materials is crucial to addressing climate change.
Why net-zero aviation is more than a flight of fantasy
Achieving a net-zero aviation sector will require a huge collaborative effort from industry and government – and consumers can also play their part.
Meat shock: why global per capita meat consumption is actually rising
Each person worldwide ate, on average, 4.5kg more meat per year in 2019 than in 2000.
Why the ocean is our greatest climate regulator and must be a stronger part of climate policy and action
The latest scientific report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) revealed the ocean may be nearing a tipping point.
Why electric cars alone won’t save the planet
Electric vehicles give us the illusion we are dramatically reducing our environmental impact, while changing virtually nothing about our lifestyles.
How decaying forest wood is fuelling climate change
The carbon released from decaying forest wood is having a huge impact on climate change, in a process that is still not widely understood.
Ordinary people, extraordinary change: addressing the climate emergency through ‘quiet activism’
“Quiet activism” refers to the extraordinary measures taken by ordinary people as part of their everyday lives, to address the climate emergency at the local level.
Climate change and Earth’s future. Here’s what you need to know
The latest climate change report is the most sobering yet from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
The world’s climate change progress since 2019 is (mostly) bad news
While we’ve seen lots of positive talk and commitments from some governments, our vital signs are mostly not trending in the right direction.
Wind turbines off the coast could help Australia become an energy superpower, research finds
More than ten offshore wind farms are currently proposed for Australia. If built, their combined capacity would be greater than all coal-fired power plants in the nation.