New research, led by Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Lea Dasallas at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC), shows that even shallow floodwater can be powerful enough to knock people off their feet or sweep vehicles ...
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Feb 2, 2026
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When I see a great white shark, I am in awe of the enigmatic, powerful apex predator. My life has been dedicated to trying to know everything about sharks and immersing myself in their world. Most people when they see "shark ...
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Feb 1, 2026
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A new study tracking the movements of 1 billion mobile phone devices has exposed how wealth and age create a hidden divide in people's ability to withstand heat waves. Scientists analyzing data from record-breaking temperatures ...
Environment
Jan 29, 2026
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Limpopo, in northern South Africa, home to 6.6 million people, several large mines and the Kruger National Park (one of Africa's largest game reserves), experienced unusually severe floods in mid-January 2026. Rural villages ...
Environment
Jan 28, 2026
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When families decide where to buy a home, when cities approve new development, or when governments decide where to invest billions in resilience, they increasingly turn to climate-risk scores for guidance.
Environment
Jan 27, 2026
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The adverse health impacts associated with emissions across the full life cycle of plastics could double by 2040 unless immediate action is taken, new research suggests. The study identified health harms at every stage of ...
Environment
Jan 27, 2026
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A new study of climate extremes since 1988 finds that many regions have seen increases in deaths due to floods, storms and extreme temperatures. In human terms, the harm comes not just from deaths, but also from lost labor ...
In the same week that New South Wales experienced four shark attacks, Victorian beachgoers were warned about stinging jellyfish.
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Jan 24, 2026
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South Africa's iconic Kruger National Park suffered major damage to critical infrastructure in recent flooding, with the cost of repairs estimated to run over 30 million dollars, officials said Thursday.
Environment
Jan 22, 2026
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Weekend storms and flooding in New South Wales led to the NSW State Emergency Service responding to more than 1,600 incidents across the state.
Environment
Jan 19, 2026
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