Record rains and widespread flooding prompted evacuations along Australia's east coast Saturday and threatened the most serious overflow of Sydney's main reservoir in 30 years, officials said.
Environment
Mar 20, 2021
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While deforestation levels have decreased significantly since the turn of the 21st century, the United Nations (UN) estimates that 10 million hectares of trees have been felled in each of the last five years.
Environment
Feb 10, 2021
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As the world watched the Black Summer bushfires in horror, we warned that when it did finally rain, our aquatic ecosystems would be devastated.
Environment
Sep 14, 2020
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Heavy rain in parts of Australia in recent months has raised hopes Australia's protracted drought is finally over. But determining whether a region has recovered from drought is a complex undertaking.
Earth Sciences
Aug 25, 2020
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A new University of Alaska-led study provides the first evidence that declines in many of Alaska's chinook salmon populations can be attributed in part to climate-driven changes in their freshwater habitats.
Plants & Animals
Jul 9, 2020
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In late summer, male northern corroboree frogs call for a female mate. It's a good time to survey their numbers: simply call out "Hey, frog!" in a low, deep voice and the males call back.
Plants & Animals
Jul 9, 2020
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Australia has just experienced a summer of environmental extremes. Water has played a key role. This includes prolonged drought, dry soil and bushland contributing to bushfires, and widespread shortages of water for agriculture ...
Environment
Mar 9, 2020
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Heavy rain has given hope to Australia's drought-stricken regions, but scientists warned Tuesday sustained falls were needed to end a years-long dry spell.
Environment
Feb 11, 2020
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A week ago, koalas at an Australian wildlife park were in the path of raging bushfires. On Friday, they were soaking wet and being carried to safety from flash floods.
Environment
Jan 17, 2020
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Although concentrations of chemicals and pollutants like salt and nutrients have increased in the deep waters of Lake George, they're still too low to harm the ecosystem at those depths, according to an analysis of nearly ...
Earth Sciences
Nov 1, 2019
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