Donna Lu

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12 06 2023 | 21:00

Slowing ocean current caused by melting Antarctic ice could have drastic climate impact, study says

A major global deep ocean current has slowed down by approximately 30% since the 1990s as a result of melting Antarctic ice, which could have critical consequences for Earth’s climate patterns and…

19 05 2023 | 11:14

Air pollution: how bad is particulate matter for your health?

Many types of air pollutants are harmful to human health. These include gases – such as carbon monoxide, nitrous oxides and sulphur dioxide – and particulates. Particulate matter refers to…

23 12 2022 | 10:58

Emperor penguin at risk of extinction, along with two-thirds of native Antarctic species, research shows

International study projects up to 80% of emperor penguin colonies will be ‘quasi-extinct’ by 2100

30 11 2022 | 11:14

Throwing soup at the problem: are radical climate protests helping or hurting the cause?

The rise of activists targeting famous artworks has experts divided on whether such tactics benefit social movements

02 03 2022 | 06:39

Smoke from Black Summer bushfires depleted ozone layer, study finds

More intense bushfires due to climate change will slow recovery of ozone layer, scientist says Smoke injected high into the atmosphere by the 2019-2020 Australian bushfires resulted in a depletion…

27 01 2022 | 09:07

Fish growth slowed by high temperatures and plastic chemical BPA, research finds

Fish grow slower when exposed to higher temperatures and a common chemical in plastic, according to new research. It suggests that a combination of plastic pollution and global heating could have a…

25 11 2021 | 16:08

Hot in the city: can a ban on dark roofs cool Sydney?

Experts who welcome the NSW proposal to deal with urban heat say it’s not about black or white but reflection and radiation. The New South Wales government announced this week it would move to ban…

13 04 2021 | 12:30

Sydney’s inland suburbs are 10°C warmer than the coast in heat waves

Large-scale weather patterns and urban overheating are interacting to make Sydney’s inland suburbs up to 10°C warmer than coastal areas during extreme heat events.