Read the latest opinion articles inspired by science.

Flooded streetscape including a house and street signs

Rising risks of climate disasters mean some communities will need to move – we need a national conversation about relocation now

While the prospect of relocation can be unsettling and traumatic for residents, it offers new opportunities and long-term benefits. But we must act now.

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Aerial view of ANU campus, showing buildings, ovals and Black Mountain.
Wed, 20 May 2020
The parched Murray Darling
Wed, 20 May 2020

A major independent review has confirmed freshwater flows are vital to maintaining the health of the Murray River’s lower lakes.

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Building facade.
Thu, 14 May 2020

We know feral cats are an enormous problem for wildlife, but pet cats are wreaking havoc too.

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Building on campus with trees.
Thu, 07 May 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic offers the opportunity for a fundamental rethink of what we consider normal. One of these areas is academia.

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Ecologist, Kate Grarock.
Sat, 18 Apr 2020

How does it feel when your 'happy place' is razed in the summer fires? And where do you go to from there?

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University campus showing building, trees and sculpture of giant silver ball.
Wed, 08 Apr 2020

The climate crisis has been ticking along in the background. Here's what you've missed.

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Courtyard with buildings.
Tue, 07 Apr 2020

Earth is heading for another mass extinction – and human activity is to blame.

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Building with garden in foreground.
Mon, 06 Apr 2020

ANU fire and vegetation experts provide tips on maintaining a garden, while keeping your home safer from bushfires.

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We should listen to coronavirus experts, but local wisdom counts too
Fri, 03 Apr 2020

Alongside traditional kinds of expertise, “real time” expertise and leadership at the local scale will be invaluable in coming weeks and months.

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