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Greenland’s scary new ice melt record
IT’S normal for 10 per cent of Greenland’s ice sheet to melt by June or July. It’s not normal for 12 per cent to be melted in mid-April — but that’s exactly what has happened.
‘Shaking was so violent I couldn’t stand’
AT LEAST two people are dead and 45 injured from a 6.5 magnitude earthquake that knocked down houses and buckled roads in southern Japan.
Maps reveal areas under threat
IT MIGHT only be a matter of time until you have waves lapping at your door. These maps show who’s under threat.
Something deadly in Sydney Harbour
A POTENTIALLY dangerous species of bacteria has been found in Sydney Harbour and swimmers are being told to take simple precautions.
Greenland’s scary new ice melt record
IT’S normal for 10 per cent of Greenland’s ice sheet to melt by June or July. It’s not normal for 12 per cent to be melted in mid-April — but that’s exactly what has happened.
Maps reveal areas under threat
IT MIGHT only be a matter of time until you have waves lapping at your door. These maps show who’s under threat.
Something deadly in Sydney Harbour
A POTENTIALLY dangerous species of bacteria has been found in Sydney Harbour and swimmers are being told to take simple precautions.
It’s official — today’s the hottest April day
EL NINO continues to bear down on Australia’s east coast bringing “crazy” record breaking Autumn temperatures. But enjoy it while you can.
What our biggest coal mine means
JOBS, wealth and the fast-track back to economic growth is up for grabs now that Australia’s biggest coalmine has been approved. But what are we giving up?
Wild tiger population is rising
THEY’RE critically endangered, but for the first time in a century tigers have seen a population increase.
Meet the world’s toughest woman
SHE lives all alone in one of the most remote and inhospitable places on the planet, but today fans got a personal glimpse into the life of Sue Aikens.
What our biggest coal mine means
JOBS, wealth and the fast-track back to economic growth is up for grabs now that Australia’s biggest coalmine has been approved. But what are we giving up?
Leo may face ban for palm oil claims
LEONARDO DiCaprio will be investigated by Indonesia after he warned its rainforests were being cleared for palm oil plantations on social media.
‘Nobody takes responsibility’
THE United Nations has begun urgent talks in a desperate bid to save the world’s ocean, its wildlife, and by extension, ourselves.
Massive dust storm engulfs Barossa
FIVE cars were involved in a crash after strong winds whipped up a huge dust storm from the recent Pinery bushfires in South Australia.
‘Mythical river’ boils things alive
ANDRES Ruzo located a “boiling river” in the Amazon that is so hot that it can cause third-degree burns or even death.
The beach with 10,000 sharks
IT’S a sight sure to send shivers down the spine of the bravest beachgoers, but it isn’t stopping some people from going for a dip.
Crikey, Robert’s a little Steve
WILDLIFE conservation is just as important to Robert Irwin as it was to his late dad, Steve, and he is proving it in camp on I’m A Celebrity.
‘I am committed to going to Mars’
MEET the Australian ready to give up love in the quest to be the first human to live on Mars.