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The Future of Data Centres in Australia
Australia has found itself in a unique position as a critical player in the development of data centre construction, but what does this mean for Australia’s environment and people? Data centres and their rapid development have dominated global news coverage much of the last year, and Australia is set to find greater footing in the […]
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Are Lawn Spaces As ‘Green’ As We Think
Grass is not always greener Lawns present a challenge to biodiversity efforts. Big fields of uninterrupted grass are monocultures, and aren’t as ‘green’ for the environment as we might think. ‘Ecosystem services’ (what an ecological space contributes to an ecosystem) are not always equal, and by creating more diversity of native flora in green urban […]
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Newbies to legal rights: Peruvian Stingless Bees
In an unprecedented step for the protection of insects everywhere, stingless bees in Peru have recently been granted legal rights. Stingless bees native to the Amazon rainforest were recently given legal protections by the Peruvian-Amazon municipalities of Satipo and Nauta in order to support their survival and ongoing population health. Deforestation, climate change, and the […]
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Urban Heat Research Branching Out
Impacts of green infrastructure on urban heat often focus on trees and their canopies. But seeing the wood for the trees is important as it is the detail that counts. Urban heat research has found that it's not as simple as planting a few trees and considering how the top layers reduce heat. Local climate […]
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New climate change environmental resource from the NSW Government
A new initiative from the NSW Government called Adapt NSW reflects how climate change and its impacts on all species is influencing knowledge, outlooks and actions. Adapt NSW aims to inform and empower communities, businesses and government to adapt to climate change ‘to build a more resilient and low emissions future for this generation and […]
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Making Sense of Plant Senses
Latest research reveals extraordinary findings Most people know plants as living organisms, but don’t realise just how complex they are. Like humans, plants and trees face challenges such as predators, limited food availability and extreme temperatures. However, without being able to move, they have developed other mechanisms to adapt to threats. New research from the […]