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Floods rejuvenate Australia's environment, yet have 'sting in the tail' for many species

Floods are critically important for many plant and animal species, but scientists fear back-to-back extremes of flood, fire and drought are causing significant environmental damage — and say we don't know the full picture.

ABC News

Locals alarmed as Queensland haven to rare tree species to be sold off by CSIRO

The arboretum was closed to the public in October last year and is being ‘vacated in preparation for divestment’

The Guardian - AU

Plibersek’s ‘determination’ alone won’t save the Great Barrier Reef – here’s what needs to happen

And scientist Dr Peter Ridd from the IPA accuses the BoM and CSIRO of ignoring what he claims are the benefits of global heating

The Guardian - AU

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Australian floods of 1950s were driven by same weather forces behind this year's record rains

What can we learn from the worst phase of flooding in Australia's recorded history? We need to properly address some of the mistakes of the past, according to one former emergency chief.

ABC News

They went from plague levels to near extinction, but now the bogongs are back

On the brink of extinction just a matter of years ago, encouraging numbers of bogong moths have been spotted in the Brindabellas and Kosciuszko National Park

The Canberra Times

Report: Climate extremes hitting Australia, more intense weather to come

The country faces more extreme heat events, intense heavy rainfall, longer fire seasons and sea level rise.

Axios

CSIRO, Nutri V turning vegetable food waste into healthy snacks one farm at a time

The global food waste conundrum continues to grow, but smart tech developed in Australia could cut the problem significantly, by converting excess vegetables into nutritious new products.

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MPs in fresh push for nuclear power plan

A gathering of nuclear energy specialists and engineers has been organised to brief parliamentarians on the future of the sector.

AAP

Longer Australian bushfire seasons, more wild weather seen as climate warms - report

Australia's climate conditions will worsen in the years ahead, two national agencies said on Wednesday, warning of quicker changes in weather patterns and more frequent extreme climate events.

Reuters

BOM and the CSIRO State of the Climate 2022 report shows warming trends continue

Australia continues to warm, extreme heat days continue to become more frequent, fire weather continues to ramp up and sea levels continue to rise.

ABC News

Heating climate requires broad action

The latest State of the Climate report has found oceans are warming at alarming rates, cyclones are intensifying and fire seasons are longer.

AAP

Australia faces worsening extreme weather events latest BoM and CSIRO climate report finds

The continent is now 1.47C hotter than it was in 1910 and sea levels around the coastline are rising at an accelerating rate

The Guardian - AU

Birds are back, crops are growing – but is the Murray Darling Basin plan working?

It is 10 years since the $13bn scheme was launched to restore the 1,500km system, and with it comes intensive debate about whether it is on track

The Guardian - AU

Plans to develop Canberra's historic Gungahlin Homestead into retirement village, aged care home

Canberrans enjoy a rare glimpse inside Gungahlin Homestead as the historic estate's new owners consider developing the site into a retirement village.

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Sea foam put under the microscope to determine if it is safe to touch

Sea foam is the ocean's bubble bath, but is it safe? CSIRO algae scientist Anusuya Willis takes us into her lab to put it under the microscope.

The Guardian - AU

CSIRO chief’s exit offers Labor rare opportunity to alter direction of Australia’s science agency

New chief executive will have their work cut out for them after what some scientists call ‘painful’ change under Larry Marshall

AAP

Science agency boss to stand down in June

Long-serving CSIRO chief executive Larry Marshall will call it quits in June 2023 after taking a leading role through the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Guardian - UK

Glassy fangs and glowing fins: amazing deep sea animals found near Cocos Islands

Discovered in the deep: Scientists exploring the uncharted waters of the Indian Ocean uncover a multitude of dazzling sea creatures around a remote Australian island group

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The Guardian - AU

Genetic engineering could be used to control mouse populations, research finds

Scientists demonstrated that a gene drive can be used to induce female infertility in the common house mouse, an invasive species in Australia

ABC News

Outdoor counsellor tackling eco-anxiety from beachside 'office' in southern Tasmania

On a typical work day, Karen Grant meets clients for a walk on the beach. She's one of a growing number of mental health professionals helping people with eco-anxiety — and getting outside is part of her advice.

The Guardian - AU

Forest regeneration that earned multimillion-dollar carbon credits resulted in fewer trees, analysis finds

Exclusive: Claim by academics, including former integrity chair of Australia’s carbon credit scheme, raises further doubts about system

ABC News

Traditional custodians sign deal for $3b Square Kilometre Array telescope after years of negotiation

Traditional owners in Western Australia's Murchison have signed a land use agreement with the federal government, paving the way for a $3 billion radio telescope project.

The Canberra Times

ACT government in talks to buy CSIRO Ginninderra land

"The government has raised the matter with the new Commonwealth government," a spokesperson said.

ABC News

CSIRO biodiversity and sea-floor mapping mission finds weird, wonderful fish species

From fish that resemble dumplings to those that stand on their own "stilts" — deep in waters off Australia's coast, scientists are dredging up mysterious creatures.

The Canberra Times

Questacon budget boost to exceed fossil fuel funding gap

$10 million delivered over two years more than covers the loss of Shell in December and Inpex in June next year, as the contracts come to an end.

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