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Great Barrier Reef Authority Warns That Climate Action Is Needed Urgently

Great Barrier Reef Authority Warns That Climate Action Is Needed Urgently

The federal agency that manages the Great Barrier Reef issued an unprecedented statement that broke ranks with Australia’s conservative government and called for urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Guardian. The position statement issued by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is unequivocal in its stance that the climate crisis […]

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    This Robot Is Delivering Coral Babies to the Great Barrier Reef

    This Robot Is Delivering Coral Babies to the Great Barrier Reef

    By Marlene Cimons The climate is changing faster than many species can adapt, so scientists are trying to speed up evolution by fostering the spread of creatures who can take the heat. Think of it as natural selection with a little boost from humans—or, in some cases, robots. To that end, Australian scientists Peter Harrison […]

    Scientists Discover ‘Most Diverse Coral Site’ on Great Barrier Reef

    Scientists Discover ‘Most Diverse Coral Site’ on Great Barrier Reef

    Australian scientists have found the “most diverse coral site” on the Great Barrier Reef, observing at least 195 different species of corals in space no longer than 500 meters, The Guardian reported. The non-profit organization Great Barrier Reef Legacy and marine scientist Charlie Veron, a world expert on coral reefs, confirmed the diversity of the […]

    Australia to ‘Absolutely’ Exploit and Use Coal Despite IPCC Warning

    Australia to ‘Absolutely’ Exploit and Use Coal Despite IPCC Warning

    Australia’s coal-loving lawmakers dismissed the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) warning to phase out the polluting fossil fuel by 2050. In a recent interview with SkyNews, deputy prime minister Michael McCormack said Australia will “absolutely” continue to use and exploit its coal reserves regardless of what the IPCC report says. Scientists: We have 12 […]

    Great Barrier Reef in Danger of Mass Coral Bleaching Events Every Two Years

    Great Barrier Reef in Danger of Mass Coral Bleaching Events Every Two Years

    The Great Barrier Reef—Australia’s remarkable but imperiled natural wonder—is under risk of repeat coral bleaching events unless greenhouse gas emissions are slashed, Australia’s Climate Council warned Thursday. The new report, Lethal Consequences: Climate Change Impacts on the Great Barrier Reef, determined that by 2034, the extreme ocean temperatures that led to the mass bleaching events […]

    Australia’s $379M Plan to Save Great Barrier Reef Raises Skepticism

    Australia’s $379M Plan to Save Great Barrier Reef Raises Skepticism

    The Australian government announced Sunday its largest investment in the Great Barrier Reef to date. More than $500 million Australian dollars (US $379 million) will go towards helping the highly vulnerable site that’s under threat from climate change. However, some have criticized the move as a “band-aid plan” as the fossil fuel-friendly government promotes the […]