Graham Brown

Southeastern and southwestern Australia have experienced some of the country’s most severe rainy season droughts over the last two decades (L). These are also some of the country’s most productive agricultural regions (R).

Faced with dire climate change, denial may actually help Australian farmers cope

May 6, 2014
Environment

Despite growing evidence that the earth's climate is changing, many people remain skeptical. This denialism is often seen as a political response to the issue, but some mental health experts in Australia say it can also be a beneficial coping mechanism.

Faced with dire climate change, denial may actually help Australian farmers cope

Australia's 'magnetic' termites interesting to study, tough to understand

April 11, 2013
Environment
Australia's 'magnetic' termites interesting to study, tough to understand

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