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Underwater discovery spells danger for humankind

The Earth’s temperature relies on a mass of cold water deep within the ocean. New research says it is shrinking.

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Researchers have discovered that a vital body of Antarctic Bottom Water is rapidly shrinking - and it could have devastating effects on the planet.

Three Australian regions that will become unlivable within a lifetime

A major northwestern section of Australia could be displaced if temperatures soar by 2.7C in the next 70 years.

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Darwin, Broome and Port Hedland are predicted to be pushed outside the “human climate niche”. File image.

Extinction Rebellion climate activists bring Adelaide city traffic to standstill

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An Extinction Rebellion protester was arrested after abseiling down an Adelaide CBD bridge.

‘Catastrophic’: Alarming truth behind pristine photo of Australia’s reefs

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Scientists have collated data from three long-running Australian reef monitoring programs. (Alison Godfrey/AAP PHOTOS)

Billionaire Jeff Bezos vows to give away most of his $185 billion fortune

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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 13: Jeff Bezos attends the Baby2Baby 10-Year Gala presented by Paul Mitchell at Pacific Design Center on November 13, 2021 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images,)

A third La Nina is underway. Here’s what it means for your summer plans

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Heavy rainfall and potentially flooding are on the cards following the Bureau of Meteorology declaring a third consecutive La Nina.