Read the latest opinion articles inspired by science.

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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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Wed, 11 Apr 2018

A loophole in the law could spell disaster for threatened species that rely on bush rock.

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Fri, 06 Apr 2018

Decision-makers need to be more aware of the role of disturbances in degrading ecosystems.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2018

Associate Professor Jamie Pittock explains why effective management of the Murray-Darling Basin is essential for Australia’s water future.

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Fri, 23 Mar 2018

Canberra's living infrastructure will need to adapt with the city's growing population, writes Professor Peter Kanowski.

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Tue, 29 Aug 2017

90% of Australians feel science has made life easier. But we're a complex nation when it comes to the finer details of how we view science and scientists.

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Tue, 13 Jun 2017

This short video puts recent climate change and carbon dioxide emissions into the context of the past 800,000 years.

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Fri, 26 May 2017

Researchers at ANU are calling for location data to be withheld from research publications to help protect some rare and endangered species.

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Tue, 23 May 2017

A climate policy expert at The Australian National University (ANU) says the world would be better off if the US withdraws from the global climate agreement

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Fri, 21 Apr 2017

A symposium of energy experts has called for a national discussion on nuclear options, including mining, power generation and waste storage.

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