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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.

Think global and act local to avoid a Day Zero

South Africa dodged a water disaster in 2018, providing lessons for cities facing similar crises. But copying everything from Cape Town would be a mistake.

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Best plans hit a snag on the way to saving Australia’s biggest river

Australia attempted a national management plan for its long-suffering Murray-Darling River. Over a decade later, what are the lessons for others?

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Conflicts loom if we don’t solve the global water crisis

Tensions around access to and management of water are heightening all over the world. Finding ways to de-escalate and innovate is a matter of life and death.

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Map: Exploring Antarctica’s ice

There’s more to Antarctica than the ice you see on the maps. Go on a tour of the frozen continent.

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Chart: Sea ice tracker

Track the decline of Arctic and Antarctic sea live.

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Video: Currents may hold the key to Antarctica’s shrinking ice

The Antarctic Circumpolar Current usually shields Antarctica from warmer waters. That might be changing, explains Associate Professor Helen Phillips.

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The danger as Antarctica’s sea ice melts

After years of stability, Antarctica’s sea ice is suddenly melting. Scientists are out on the ocean to learn why.

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Unravelling Antarctica’s sea ice puzzle

Sea ice around the Antarctic has shrunk and is responding to the atmosphere differently. The challenge is to work out why.

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A new wave of research in the Southern Ocean

To understand climate change and the Antarctic, scientists need to spend weeks at sea studying the depths. This is what it looks like.

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Video: Currents may hold the key to Antarctica’s shrinking ice

The Antarctic Circumpolar Current usually shields Antarctica from warmer waters. That might be changing, explains Associate Professor Helen Phillips.

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Interactive: Exploring Antarctica’s ice

There’s more to Antarctica than the ice you see on the maps. Go on a tour of the frozen continent.

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

Think global and act local to avoid a Day Zero

Best plans hit a snag on the way to saving Australia’s biggest river

Conflicts loom if we don’t solve the global water crisis

Map: Exploring Antarctica’s ice

Chart: Sea ice tracker

Video: Currents may hold the key to Antarctica’s shrinking ice

The danger as Antarctica’s sea ice melts

Unravelling Antarctica’s sea ice puzzle

A new wave of research in the Southern Ocean

Video: Currents may hold the key to Antarctica’s shrinking ice

Interactive: Exploring Antarctica’s ice

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