A quarter of Australian homes have installed a rainwater tank, but CSIRO has found that households may not be aware of some of the maintenance requirements that come with rainwater tank ownership. In response, CSIRO has put together top 5 …
It’s raining water tanks: top tips for keeping them healthy and efficient Read more »
This research (open access) studied changes in climate extremes for 217 urban areas across the globe, finding that they have experienced significant increases in the number of heat waves and declines in the frequency of cold waves during the period …
Changes in observed climate extremes in global urban areas Read more »
An assessment of past and future global water use has been made using a newly developed indicator: the blue water sustainability index (BlWSI). The BlWSI incorporates both nonrenewable groundwater use and nonsustainable water use that compromises environmental flow requirements.
Ecological restoration has grown rapidly and now encompasses not only classic ecological theory but also utilitarian concerns, such as preparedness for climate change and provisioning of ecosystem services. Three dominant perspectives compete to influence the science and practice of river …
Ecological Restoration of Streams and Rivers: Shifting Strategies and Shifting Goals Read more »
The successful organisations to lead the six research hubs under the $142.5 million National Environmental Science Program have been announced.
The International Society of Biourbanism is a not-for-profit scientific network for high-quality research, theory making, education, and practice in urbanism and architecture. It supports the exchange and dissemination of knowledge about biourbanism as a new epistemological approach to cities and …
This new book provides a comprehensive review of the behavior, ecology and management of free-ranging domestic cats, whether they be owned, stray, or feral. It reviews management methods and their progress, and questions several widely accepted views of free-ranging cats.
Every three years since 1994, the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) has conducted a survey to track trends in public environmental views, priorities, knowledge and actions. A 2014 independent evaluation assesses the impact and value of the research …
Evaluation of NSW Who Cares about the Environment? research Read more »
The tourism industry is one of the least regulated economic sectors. However, tourists are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of their holidays. In this context, CSR processes play a significant role. This baseline study looks at biodiversity, tourism and …
Integration of biodiversity into CSR processes in tourism – Baseline Study Read more »
Young Voices is the first study to ask young people themselves how to engage their peers more effectively, and to propose and test new climate change narratives specifically designed to engage 18-25 year olds.