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Energy
Community batteries are helping neighbours in Australia share energy – here’s how
Community battery schemes in Australia are helping neighbourhoods store solar energy for use when they need it, helping to keep energy bills down.
Australia
Gender Pay Gap In Australian Gig Economy
SDG 05: Gender Equality
What do women earn in Australia’s gig economy? Up to a third less than men
Women earn 10-37% less than men on average for working in Australia’s gig economy. These are among the findings of a report into gig working by the state of Victoria.
The Ocean
The Great Barrier Reef is suffering its 4th mass bleaching event since 2016 - here's what that means
The Great Barrier Reef is suffering its fourth mass bleaching event since 2016. If corals recover, growth rates and reproductive capacity can be affected.
Climate Change
This is how to reap the benefits of making our cities greener
Urban greening is a process to create and preserve green roofs, living walls, community gardens and parks in order to combat heatwaves and floods in cities
Biodiversity
This has been the impact of European settlers on Australian birdlife
Research has found that 69% of Australia is missing some of its most enigmatic bird species due to human activity, like deforestation and urbanization.
The Ocean
How coral resilience can improve ocean conservation – Experts explain
A Nobel-winning stock market theory is being used to pick 50 reefs as ‘sanctuaries’ to survive climate crisis and revive coral elsewhere.
Climate Change
2021 was one of the hottest years on record - and may be the coldest we ever see again
2021 was one of the planet’s seven hottest years since records began, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), due to climate change.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence has helped scientists to create the 'ultimate' chickpea
Researchers used the tool FastStack, which combines 'AI with genomic prediction technology to identify the combinations of genes most likely to improve crop performance'.
Australia
A Sydney suburb is banning dark roofs to tackle climate change
Dark roofs will be banned and backyards expanded for all new houses built in Sydney's emerging Wilton suburb, as part of controls to tackle climate change.
Air Pollution
Here's How Drones are Replacing Fireworks - Without The Pollution
Drone fireworks, like the one at the Tokyo Olympics, will soon be a replacement for fireworks due to concerns about air pollution and environmental damage.
Energy
7 renewable energy lessons from South Australia
Meeting the needs of the Paris Climate Agreement will mean sweeping changes to energy generation and consumption. South Australia could help show the way forward.
Climate Change
Tasmania’s already reached net-zero and 100% renewables. So what's next?
Tasmania is already at net zero and gets 100% of its energy from renewable sources. Two climate experts explore what's next for the island's green journey.
Climate Change
These stunning crystals are revealing deep secrets about Australian volcanoes
Measuring and predicting volcanic eruptions are vital for the safety of the 1 billion people who live within range. Here's how microscopic crystals can help.
Australia
Australia’s floods are going to get more extreme because of climate change, this expert says
While Australia's natural rainfall patterns are highly variable, climate change is expected to make flooding disasters more frequent and more extreme.