Records broken for four climate change indicators
20 May, 2022Four key climate change indicators — greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification — set new records in 2021.
Researchers rediscover 'lost' coral and wildflower species
16 May, 2022Researchers have discovered species of coral and wildflower that had been hidden for decades, with the latter thought to be extinct.
50:50 chance of reaching 1.5°C threshold in next five years
12 May, 2022The chance of temporarily exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial temperatures has risen steadily since 2015, when it was close to zero.
Major breakthrough in estimating fossil fuel CO2 emissions
06 May, 2022The estimate uses a new method for separating CO2 signals from land plants and fossil fuels in the atmosphere.
IPCC report pushes for halved emissions by 2030
07 April, 2022Immediate and deep emissions reductions are required across all sectors in order to limit global warming to 1.5°C, the latest IPCC report says.
New digs for the National Herbarium of NSW
06 April, 2022 by Lauren DavisEstablished in 1853, the herbarium has grown from an initial collection of around 1800 native plant specimens to over 1 million today.
Climate change is making oceans louder
05 April, 2022In warmer water, soundwaves propagate faster and last longer before dying away.
Caribbean coral reefs have been warming for 100+ years
21 March, 2022Region-wide, Caribbean coral reefs have been warming since 1915. However, in four of the eight sub-regions, warming began earlier.
Urgent action must be taken on climate change: IPCC report
02 March, 2022Human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature, according to the latest IPCC report.
2021 one of the seven warmest years on record: WMO
24 January, 2022The average global temperature in 2021 was about 1.11°C above pre-industrial (1850–1900) levels.
Climate change driving Aus bushfire activity: CSIRO
06 December, 2021Climate change has driven a significant increase in Australia's bushfire activity over the last three decades, according to new research conducted by CSIRO.
Bacteria engage sulfur to enable plant salt tolerance
29 November, 2021A bacterium living inside the roots of some plants enables them to grow well despite salty conditions.
Airborne microplastics directly impact climate change
04 November, 2021Scientific consensus on human-caused global warming has evolved over time, with scientists now finding that airborne microplastic pollution is likely to affect climate change.
Some incense-burning temples don't meet air quality standards
22 October, 2021Concentrations of fine particulate matter from incense burning in and around Hong Kong temples could be at least four times more than the recommended levels.
Some coral reefs demonstrate tolerance to ocean warming
15 September, 2021Some coral communities are becoming more heat tolerant as ocean temperatures rise, offering hope for corals in a changing climate.
