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The declaration overnight of a global coral bleaching event indicates the increasing pressure climate change is having on reef systems around the world. This is why the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is prioritising research to underpin scientific solutions to tackle reef resilience. In confirming the bleaching phenomenon, the United States’ National Oceanic … Continued
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The declaration overnight of a global coral bleaching event indicates the increasing pressure climate change is having on reef systems around the world. This is why the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is prioritising research to underpin scientific solutions to tackle reef resilience. In confirming the bleaching phenomenon, the United States’ National Oceanic … Continued
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The first live sightings of two significant marine species in NT waters and the urgent need to monitor sea temperatures will be discussed at a new research talk at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory. This week, Charles Darwin University (CDU) Senior Research Associate Dr Carol Palmer and Tiwi ranger James DeSantis will speak … Continued
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April – CSR Gyprock® and Rondo Building Services have recently partnered with The Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife (FNPW) to plant two trees for every Red Book printed as part of conservation efforts. This initiative aligns with Gyprock’s commitment to environmental stewardship and aims to propagate native trees and seedlings across two sites in … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE MONDAY 15 APRIL New data shows the Great Barrier Reef has suffered through its worst-ever heat stress with more than 80% of reefs enduring dangerous levels of heating (more than 4 Degree Heating Weeks), as scientists grapple to quantify the irreparable, cumulative damage from repeated such events. Surveys show … Continued
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Friday 12 April 2024 Advocacy groups have welcomed the release of the Federal Government’s announcement of a heat mapping tool to assist affected communities deal with the worst of extreme heat, but have called on government to do more to address the root cause, climate change caused by the continued use of fossil fuels. … Continued
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The Australian National Maritime Museum is proud to have hosted OceanEarth Foundation’s inaugural Ocean Youth Summit, bringing together hundreds of young Australians unite to learn, connect, and be inspired to champion the cause of ocean conservation. Over two jam-packed days (April 11-12), the Museum has seen over 400 young people aged 12-24 engage in … Continued
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The National Tertiary Education Union has urged Charles Darwin University’s vice-chancellor to drop his attack on academic freedom. Scott Bowman has asked a Senate inquiry into the controversial proposed development of the Middle Arm precinct on Darwin harbour not to publish two submissions from CDU academics. The academics were responding to an official … Continued
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: 11 APRIL 2024 THE CLIMATE COUNCIL celebrates today’s announcement that the Future Made In Australia Act is soon to roll off the Federal Government’s policy production line. Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie said: “This is exactly the sort of leadership Australia needs to tackle climate pollution, generate clean jobs, … Continued
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A blast-furnace process for sustainable low-carbon iron-making and a renewable hydrogen production project have received significant funding from the Australian government. Projects led by Professor Yansong Shen and Scientia Professor Rose Amal from UNSW’s School of Chemical Engineering received $4.4 million and $1.9 million in the latest round of funding from the Australian Renewable Energy … Continued
