Environment

Environment

The deadly impact of Sydney's backburning

Hazard reduction burning by the RFS.

Air pollution resulting from controlled burning near Sydney last May was so severe it probably caused 14 premature deaths and sent dozens of people to hospital, according to a new health study.

Tree change for Melbourne, as the city plans for a warmer world

Dave Kendal under a Morton Bay Fig tree, a species which could become more abundant in a warmer Melbourne.

A warming climate means the days of Melbourne's boulevards being lined with exotic elm trees are numbered. Instead, the city's landmark boulevards will be lined with trees that can tolerate the higher temperatures forecast in the future. But don't think that automatically means gum trees.

Frog princess's kiss of life

Here she is: the first female Baw Baw frog found in the wild.

A pregnant Baw Baw frog, found high on a muddy mountaintop could be the key to a successful captive breeding program for the seriously endangered animal.