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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

We’ve all heard about climate change’s effect on our planet, but what about its catastrophic impact on human health?

Many elections, many consequences

With a vast number of citizens around the world voting for leaders and legislatures this year, much will depend on their trust in the electoral

Time to defend science under attack

In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

How to even-up the climate change playing field

As climate change grows increasingly deadly, every country needs to build climate resilience. But that can be costly — and poor countries can’t cover the bill.

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Maps: Suburbs most at risk of bushfires

Australia’s bushfire season is upon us. 360info has collated data from every state and territory which shows the fire risk to every suburb in every region.

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How can we better live with fire?

Bushfires may be worsening, but we aren’t powerless to reduce their impacts. Everything from our homes to our words can play a role.

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Sports tech can keep our firefighters cool

Our sports heroes often use ice vests, slushies and misting fans to keep their cool during the heat of battle. Firefighters should have access to the same gear.

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Video: Has southeast Australia always burned so hot?

Both historical and scientific records show an increase in the number of fires since the mid-1800s.

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Adjusting to more frequent and severe fires

Fires are worse than ever. What can communities and governments do to cope with the increasing impacts?

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Nuclear-fuelled debate over Japan’s wastewater plan

Japan’s plan to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima reactor into the ocean has its supporters but is causing ripples in the Pacific.

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Can we afford to lose any more languages?

The very regions richest in languages are the ones most at risk of climate-induced language loss.

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How climate change is killing languages

Forced migration is a major cause of language extinction. Environmental disasters are driving these displacements in the very regions richest in languages.

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Cyclone-proofing Vanuatu’s language records

Vanuatu’s rampaging cyclones are the latest extreme event to threaten the country’s cultural records. A digitisation project could be key to protecting them.

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Tsunami pushes native language to the brink

The displacement of communities due to climate change can have unexpected impacts on the language landscape of a region.

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

How to even-up the climate change playing field

Maps: Suburbs most at risk of bushfires

How can we better live with fire?

Sports tech can keep our firefighters cool

Video: Has southeast Australia always burned so hot?

Adjusting to more frequent and severe fires

Nuclear-fuelled debate over Japan’s wastewater plan

Can we afford to lose any more languages?

How climate change is killing languages

Cyclone-proofing Vanuatu’s language records

Tsunami pushes native language to the brink

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