The Canute sea level calculator provides estimates of the likelihood of flooding from the sea during this century, taking into account sea-level rise from climate change and the effects of tides and storm surges and now offers a range of …
The new National Flood Risk Information Portal is now available to assist the community, planners and insurers to access important flood information about their local area. The Portal is part of the $12 million, four-year National Flood Risk Information Project …
The new CRC for Water Sensitive Cities brings together the inter-disciplinary research expertise and thought-leadership to undertake research that will revolutionise water management in Australia and overseas. In collaboration with over 70 research, industry and government partners, we will deliver …
The new book Unbored provides information on everything from using the library to the history of videogames to the best grownup-free adventure fiction; teachers interested in boosting student achievement will be interested in a copy for their classroom. Most of …
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The World Health Organisation estimates that one quarter of global disease and one third of that in children is due to modifiable environmental factors. If humanity is to make progress in solving the major issues of our time, all sections …
We are in the midst of a global epidemic of chronic diseases – diabetes, heart disease, cancers and respiratory disease are on the rise across the world. Simultaneously, the world is rapidly urbanising – over half the world’s population now …
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The NGO/CSO Global Common Statement for a Toxics-Free Future was developed to create greater awareness of the increasing amounts of toxic chemicals in the environment, our food, communities and children. The International POPs (persistent organic pollutants) Elimination Network (IPEN) asks …
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In Australia we spend more than $500 million a year on bottled water, which is not only putting greater strain on the environment, it’s an expense we could easily avoid. Two innovative programs aim to promote the benefits of drinking …
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The new TERN Data Discovery Portal allows users to search for and explore data generated by a wide range of ecosystem disciplines, from a single point of entry. The portal supports both text and map-based searches, and users can search …
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The NSW Government has announced that from January 2014, new Local Land Services will deliver functions currently provided by 13 Catchment Management Authorities (CMAs) across NSW. You are invited to Have your say on the proposed Local Land Services Regional …
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