The Conversation

Scientists counted 49 ways Australia is destroying the ecosystems we hold dear – but there is hope

Australia’s ecosystems face an unprecedented crisis. From rainforests in the continent’s north to the alpine bogs and fens of the alps, ecosystems are being pushed towards collapse. Why? To date, the ...
EurekAlert!

Australia's environment is improving in many ways, but climate change is ‘accelerating’ damage to our marine ecosystems and wildlife at rapid pace

Australia's environment experienced above average conditions for the fifth consecutive year in 2025, but climate change continues to inflict “serious and accelerating damage” on marine ecosystems ...
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Study finds Australia’s flying foxes boost ecosystems and economies

A peer-reviewed study published in Scientific Reports has mapped the continent-scale ecological footprint of Australia’s four mainland flying-fox species, finding that their nightly foraging flights ...
Nature

Mapping groundwater-dependent ecosystems shows the need for more protection globally

Many diverse ecosystems rely on groundwater for a stable water supply. Species can rely directly or indirectly on groundwater for some or all their water requirements, depending on a multitude of ...
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Australia's environment shows signs of improvement, but ecosystems remain under threat

Australia's environment improved slightly in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of above-average conditions, but major challenges remain following a year of record-breaking heat, mass coral ...
The Conversation

Yes, climate change is bringing bushfires more often. But some ecosystems in Australia are suffering the most

Black Summer, Black Saturday, Ash Wednesday: these and so many other bushfire disasters are regular reminders of the fact Australia is among the most flammable continents on Earth. Alarmingly, climate ...
sciencex

Australia's environment is improving, but climate change is 'accelerating' damage to marine ecosystems and wildlife

Australia's environment experienced above average conditions for the fifth consecutive year in 2025, but climate change continues to inflict "serious and accelerating damage" on marine ecosystems ...