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What is the Doomsday Clock and why should we keep track of the time?
It's two and a half minutes to midnight according to the Doomsday Clock. But what is the clock and why should we pay attention?
Changing climate has stalled Australian wheat yields: study
Australia's wheat harvest has stalled over the past 26 years, and worsening weather is to blame.
2017 will be a big year for Australia’s energy system: here’s what to look out for
The goals are clear: clean, cheap, reliable energy. But no-one can agree how we get there.
Food security looks very different depending on where you are sitting
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to global food insecurity except that the West needs to learn to consume, and waste, less.
Scientists have a word for studying the post-truth world: agnotology
There's never been greater need for the study of what we don't know, and why we're not supposed to know it.
President Trump threatens to undermine key measure of climate policy success
The social cost of carbon – which calculates the impact of carbon emissions – plays a key role in US climate policy.
Trump vs Africa: how the continent can counter destructive policies
The Global Trends report provides a useful starting point to reflect on what's in store for Africa over the next five years. And how the continent should think about responding to its challenges.
Global cooperation is at risk just when our economies need it most
A future of trade wars and isolationism will not solve the grand challenges which are dragging down fragile economies.
How can we predict the hottest year on record when weather forecasts are so uncertain?
For the third consecutive year, it's the hottest year ever. A climate scientist explains how these predictions are made and why they're completely different from forecasting the weather.
Africa’s mammals may not be able to keep up with the pace of climate change
It is crucial to integrate paleoclimate data into ecological studies. This will increase understanding of how species respond to climate change.
Why we should send Bill Gates to Mars
We need Mars-level thinking to solve our energy and climate problems here on Earth.
1953 storm surge: how Britain’s worst natural disaster kicked off the debate on climate change
Scientists correctly realised there was an increasing risk of major flooding. But they didn't know humans were to blame.
Coral reefs off Tanzania’s coast are being destroyed, most beyond repair
Tanzania has experienced two major coral bleaching events. Major coral bleaching events occur when sea surface temperatures are high thanks to El Nino.
It’s official: inequality, climate change and social polarisation are bad for you
The World Economic Forum draws a straight line from social injustice to many of the risks facing the world in 2017.
Hospitals feel the heat too from extreme weather and its health impacts
Most of our hospitals were not designed to cope with the health impacts of future extreme weather. And hospital infrastructure has not been adapted to secure health care during such events.
How bucking climate change accord would hinder fight against HIV/AIDS
Climate change imperils food supply in many parts of the world, including South Africa, which has shown major gains in treating HIV/AIDS. Climate change could mean even less food -- and more disease.
Response to climate change is critical as risk of disease outbreaks grows
As East Africa becomes warmer, the threat of climate sensitive diseases such as malaria, Rift Valley Fever and cholera is increasing.
Science loses out to uninformed opinion on climate change – yet again
IPSO's latest ruling makes a mockery of journalism's commitment to seeking the truth.
Incubating ideas on how southern Africa can manage the Anthropocene
The Anthropocene is often associated with problems such as climate change and inequality. But there is also hope that it can come with positive change for the benefit of people.
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Earth and paleo-climate scientist, Australian National University
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Climate Communication Research Fellow, Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland
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Chair of Cognitive Psychology, University of Bristol
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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CSIRO Scientist, and Executive Director of the Global Carbon Project, CSIRO
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Professor of Atmospheric Science, University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, University of Western Australia
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Professor of Public Ethics, Centre For Applied Philosophy & Public Ethics (CAPPE), Charles Sturt University
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Lecturer in Sustainability Science, University of Southampton
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Director, Global Change Institute, The University of Queensland
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Professorial Research Fellow, Victoria University
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Research fellow, Australian National University
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Climate Extremes Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
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Director, Centre for Climate Economics and Policy, Australian National University
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Associate Professor, School of Geography, University of Melbourne
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