From 80% wage grants in the UK to a $2 trillion rescue package in the US, here's how different countries are supporting employers affected by COVID-19.

Laura Oliver 01 Apr 2020

COVID-19

4 news stories you might have missed last week

From the discovery of flying reptile fossils to another mass coral bleaching, here’s a look at other news stories besides the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosamond Hutt 30 Mar 2020

Australia

Should koalas be declared an endangered species?

Following decades of habitat loss and catastrophic wildfires, this marsupial may now be endangered in some areas of the country.

Sean Fleming 10 Mar 2020

Australia

Prisoners in South Australia were given the opportunity to write. Here's what happened

'Life Sentences' encouraged South Australian prisoners to write - and showed how they might benefit from the experience.

Dr Michael X. Savvas · The Conversation 25 Feb 2020

Biodiversity

Here’s how one UK seed bank is ensuring the survival of 8,900 Australian species

After wildfires devastated huge areas of forest and agricultural land in Australia, the UK's Kew Gardens Millenium Seed Bank are storing seeds in sub-zero temperatures to ensure the survi...

Elizabeth Howcroft · Reuters 12 Feb 2020

Australia

After devastating droughts and bushfires, Australia receives heavy rain

Australia has experienced the biggest sustained rainfall for 30 years in Sydney and the surrounding areas, causing flooding after a summer of extreme heat and deadly bushfires.

Sonali Paul and Jonathan Barrett · Reuters 11 Feb 2020

Australia

Heatwave and high winds could reignite the Australian wildfires

Fire warnings have been reissued in southeast Australia following reports of a heatwave accompanied by high winds. The states of New South Wales and Victoria have been some of the hardest...

Paulina Duran and Paulina Duran · Reuters 30 Jan 2020

Australia

This is how we can help Australia organize the world's generosity

A group from the Forum of Young Global Leaders has designed a smart platform that matches donations and offers of help with the people and places they're needed most.

Sharmishta Sivaramakrishnan and Mina Guli 21 Jan 2020

Australia

'What was feared and what was warned...is here.' Australian filmmaker's devastating message on climate change

"It is here," said Lynette Wallworth while accepting her Crystal Award at the 2020 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting.

Samantha Sault 21 Jan 2020

Climate Change

This chart shows the history of temperatures in Australia

A series of weather maps shows how the country has warmed over the past century.

Johnny Wood 15 Jan 2020

Australia

5 global efforts to tackle Australian bushfires

As the bushfires rage in Australia, people from around the world are doing their part to try to reduce the damage caused.

Johnny Wood 13 Jan 2020

Climate Change

The terror of Australia’s bushfires in 3 stark graphics

After severe drought and extreme temperatures, the fire season in Australia this year has brought unprecedented deforestation.

Shayanne Gal and Aylin Woodward · Business Insider 10 Jan 2020

Australia

Australia bushfires: 5 things to know about the crisis

Australia's 2019 bushfires have ripped through the country. Here are five things you need to know about them, from CO2 levels to the destruction of nature.

Rosamond Hutt 08 Jan 2020

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Australian bushfires are so huge they're creating thunderstorms that start more fires

Over Victoria, Australia, intense bushfires are creating 'pyrocumulonimbus' thunderstorms.

Jim Edwards · Business Insider 02 Jan 2020

Climate Change

Australia’s bushfires have pumped out half a year's CO2 emissions

Bushfires raging in the states of New South Wales and Queensland have emitted 250 million tonnes of CO2. Experts say climate change is fuelling extreme weather.

Douglas Broom 17 Dec 2019

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