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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

Neurodivergent children — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other difference in brain functioning — face myriad issues at schools ill-equipped to help them.

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

Philanthropy can help Australia meet land protection targets

Australia aims to protect 30 percent of its landscapes by 2030. Harnessing the power of philanthropy through government fund-matching initiatives could help.

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Chart: species populations smaller than ever.

The Living Planet Index measures the average size of species populations. In many parts of the world, they’re still shrinking.

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Species extinction spreading faster than research

More than a quarter of assessed species are at risk of extinction. But many more will die out before we even give them a name.

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Habitat destruction hurting more than climate change

Habitat destruction and modification harms biodiversity, and compounds the impacts of climate change and other threats to wildlife.

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These corals could hold the key to saving our reefs

Despite climate change, corals in the Kimberley region show remarkable resilience to harsh conditions, providing valuable lessons for conservation efforts.

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What’s behind China’s shift to environmental diplomacy?

The export of green development projects taps the long-standing domestic strategy of ‘ecological civilisation’.

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How Delhi can meet its energy needs amid a sizzling summer

Securing cities from future heat effects requires a fictional reality which can become a future truth.

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Trees please me, but we also need biodiversity in our cities

Increasing the amount of nature in our cities can provide many benefits as long as it’s done with biodiversity in mind.

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Igniting community awareness to prevent peat fires

Fire prevention is key to protecting peatland swamps and surrounding communities should be at the frontline in such efforts.

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The technology behind deep sea mining

On the ocean floor, robots will gather the rocks and suction pipes and hydraulic lifts will transport these to a surface vessel.

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Treaty to protect high seas too late to stop mining

Deep sea mining is about to get the green light and companies itching to exploit it have a head start on authorities.

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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

Philanthropy can help Australia meet land protection targets

Chart: species populations smaller than ever.

Species extinction spreading faster than research

Habitat destruction hurting more than climate change

These corals could hold the key to saving our reefs

What’s behind China’s shift to environmental diplomacy?

How Delhi can meet its energy needs amid a sizzling summer

Trees please me, but we also need biodiversity in our cities

Igniting community awareness to prevent peat fires

The technology behind deep sea mining

Treaty to protect high seas too late to stop mining

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