Global human population pushing Earth past breaking point
The Earth has already exceeded its ability to support the global population sustainably, with new research warning of increasing pressure on food security, climate stability, and […]
Global warming will lift agriculture weed threat
Invasive weeds pose a significant threat to global agriculture productivity – and their threat will become more pronounced if the earth’s climate is affected by increased […]
Treating climate change: an urgent case for doctors
It usually falls to scientists to talk about the urgency of the need to combat climate change, but Dr Ingo Weber believes that doctors should also take a leading role.
Climate change to put dunes on the move
The instability of coastal sand dunes – already an issue for Adelaide’s suburban beaches – is likely to worsen as sea levels rise with global warming.
Sea sponges could act as early warning system
Sea sponges may hold clues to climate change and other impending environmental risks, researchers from Flinders University believe.