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Environment and Energy
Every last drop
Water is in demand all over the world. But if the coming shortage is not of water, but of storage, then we need to rethink how we capture, store, treat and recycle this most precious of resources.
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Environment and Energy
Nemo in hot water
As climate change and rising sea temperatures cause once colourful coral to turn brown and die, researchers explore what coral bleaching means for the creatures that call the reef home.
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Environment and Energy
Food waste leaves energy production much to digest
The smell is unmistakably that of beer. Though it's over-fermented beer, with a pungent aroma akin to rotten fruit filling the nostrils.
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Arts and Culture, Environment and Energy, International, Study areas
Fish for life: Food security in the South Pacific
As declining stocks in coastal fisheries threaten the food security and health of South Pacific nations, UOW researchers are working with island communities to ensure they have fish for life.
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Environment and Energy
Friday essay: The cultural meaning of wild horses
Australia has the largest wild horse herd in the world and their presence is deeply controversial. Human geographer Michael Adams explores the cultural meanings.
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Environment and Energy
A man on a mission
Tim Flannery has devoted his life – and career – to championing the environment. But with climate change looming as the greatest threat to our planet, he believes the time to act is now.