The Places You Love alliance has completed a landmark survey of Australia’s environment. More than any time in our history, humans are impacting the health and function of nature, with significant implications for the well-being and prosperity of Australian society.

The Global Ocean Commission final report warns that the world’s oceans are at the point of collapse. Five drivers of ocean decline are identified: rising demand for resources; technological advances; decline of fish stocks; climate change, biodiversity and habitat loss; and …

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What would it mean to live in cities designed to foster feelings of connectedness to the ocean? In his new book Blue Urbanism, author Timothy Beatley argues that, given all we’ve gained from the sea, city policies, plans, and daily urban …

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