Global warming may be double current forecasts

A new study based on evidence from past warm periods in the Earth’s history suggests that the effects of man-made global warming may be double what is currently forecast.

The pitfalls of generational thinking

The concept of generations has often been used by decision-makers and activists to portray the implications of climate change and international agreements enshrine ‘future generations’ as stakeholders in the decision-making of the present. However, as climate problems manifest themselves today, should we concentrate more on the present?

The high climate cost of our growing wanderlust

As countries grow in prosperity, ever more people are taking the opportunity to travel the world. However, our journeys to the world’s most beautiful places today may threaten their future tomorrow.

The potential – and perils – of ‘technological optimism’

‘Technologically optimistic’ solutions to global warming include everything from wind and solar energy to mass scale kelp farming, but will any of these strategies work?

Marine heatwaves are getting hotter, longer and more frequent

Marine heatwaves have increased over the past century as a direct result of warming oceans, with significant impacts on biodiversity, fisheries, tourism and aquaculture.

Research efforts step up to save the Great Barrier Reef

Australia’s leading coral reef researchers and managers have come together to address one of the most pressing environmental issues to face our Great Barrier Reef.

Myth and dystopia in the Anthropocene

The symbolism of the devouring glacier is unmistakable. As these modern day ice giants melt, they seek revenge for their deaths by attempting to devour those whose actions are causing their demise—our cities, our industries and us.

The ethical imperative of a fair emissions target

James Alexander argues that Australia has an ethical duty towards the global community to take the lead in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and tackling climate change.

West Australian gas development threatens Paris emissions goal

Greenhouse gas emissions from developing WA’s unconventional gas resources will be about three times as much as Australia has agreed to emit under the Paris Agreement, hampering global efforts to contain climate change.

The burning question for Australia’s politicians

Bushfires threaten lives, property, wildlife and public health and will only intensify in number and severity as global warming continues. When will Australia’s politicians admit the link between bush fires and climate change and pursue real measures to mitigate it?

What is happening in the Arctic?

While North America shivers, the Arctic has experienced soaring winter temperatures for the fourth year in a row. Such extreme weather events will only intensify unless there is a rapid and deep reduction in rising greenhouse gas levels.

Global science leaders call for greater action on climate change

The Australian Academy of Science has joined Commonwealth of Nations science leaders from around the globe to call on the Commonwealth Heads of Government to use the best available science to guide action on climate change.