Why has an unprecedented growth of tiny toxic plants been killing marine life en masse along Australia’s southern coastline? The post Algae Armageddon appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Monitor lizards, also known in Australia as goannas, are some of the most iconic reptiles on the continent. Their lineage not only survived the mass extinction that ended the reign of non-avian dinosaurs, but also gave rise to the largest living liza...
For most people, a haircut is a regular routine in which little thought is given to the tresses that fall to the floor. But these discarded locks can help save our environment. The post How a trip to the hairdresser can help save the planet appeared...
We wanted someone who could shoot equally well above and below water for our story on blue carbon, and photographer Alex Pike was perfect for that assignment. The post Notes from the field: Of mangroves and mudflats appeared first on Australian Geog...
Large and in charge, green tree frogs are here to keep us guessing – whether it’s their colouring, or their cuisine. The post It’s a tiny bat buffet for green (or blue?) tree frogs appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Hold up, humans. Ants figured out medicine, farming and engineering long before we did. The post Ants did it first appeared first on Australian Geographic.
This Aussie actor has turned her back on a successful Hollywood career to work with her new extended neighbourhood south of Sydney on creating a sustainable future. The post ‘Skin in the game’: Why Yael Stone left Hollywood appeared first on Australi...
After more than a century of mining coal to produce steel, the port city of Wollongong is reshaping itself as a clean-energy hub. The post Green is the new black appeared first on Australian Geographic.
There are few wild animals whose existence you could describe as ‘fun’, but a case could definitely be made for the peppermint stick insect. The post This arthropod is minty fresh appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The Federal Court has handed down its long-awaited judgement in a four-year climate case brought by Torres Strait Islanders. The post Torres Strait Islanders lose climate change case against Australian government appeared first on Australian Geograph...