Environment.

Global warming, caused by the increase of greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere, is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Its impact is far-reaching and extends beyond temperature rise and extreme weather events. As our planet warms, it triggers a chain reaction that affects various aspects of our lives, including the food…

With global average temperatures on the rise and an uptick in extreme weather events, a pressing inquiry looms: Can we still put the brakes on climate change? The brief response, given the current trajectory, appears to lean towards “yes.” Nonetheless, experts underscore that a window of opportunity remains to sidestep catastrophic outcomes, highlighting the exponential…

Few practices in Australia’s waters are as polarising as shark netting. This year, the use of shark nets on the beaches of New South Wales is drawing increased scrutiny as debate intensifies over their environmental impact and usefulness.  Despite protests from scientists, conservationists, and much of the public, Premier Chris Minns announced that the nets…

Australia is known for its golden beaches, scorching sun, and desert outback. However, it has recently made headlines for a polar air mass that has led to cold temperatures across the south. This recent cold weather left many Australians in the southern parts of the country, reaching for their winter woollies.  People all across the…

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is a global symbol of ocean protection. The World Heritage site is also the largest coral reef system on the planet, spanning over 2,300 kilometres with over 2,900 reefs. Its importance to the health of the planet and the oceans is undeniable, yet it faces a crisis that could lead UNESCO…

For many Australians, the 2019-2020 fire season, known as Black Summer, will forever be a dark memory. The catastrophic event devastated lives, landscapes, and livelihoods, and left scars on the country’s psyche and landscape that are still healing.  The fire season of 2019-2020 was unlike any other in Australian history. With over 24 million hectares…

Australia’s cattle industry is a major player in the country’s economy. This year, it has faced a crisis because of the outbreak of various cattle diseases. The Australian cattle industry occasionally reports diseases such as Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD), and Bovine pestivirus, among others. Even though cattle farmers and health officials…

Australia, known for its vast landmass and abundant natural resources, has the potential to become a global leader in renewable energy, by harnessing its rich renewable energy sources and implementing supportive policies. It’s not going to be an instant development. But the Asian powerhouse has all the key factors to make it happen. Australia boasts…

According to a recent scientific analysis, Australia needs to significantly ramp up its efforts to combat climate change and achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2038. The study, conducted by renowned scientists who contributed to the UN climate panel’s assessment, highlights the need for Australia to take more decisive action in line with the…

India is in the grips of an unforgiving heatwave that has tragically resulted in the loss of nearly 100 lives across two of its most populous states. This grim reality, primarily impacting the elderly and individuals with existing health conditions, highlights the profound consequences of extreme heat amplified by the ongoing global warming crisis. As…