Katie Burton
Landmark case compensates Australian aboriginal group for land incursions
Sep 05, 2019
Published in
Cultures
In a landmark case, Australia’s High Court has awarded damages to an Aboriginal group in compensation for historic incursions on their land, opening the way for billions of dollar’s worth of potential claims
The challenge of a crowded ocean: avoiding icebergs and whales
Sep 02, 2019
Published in
Oceans
As the ocean looks set to get busier due to increasing international trade, improving navigation systems is being seen as vital for protecting both human and marine life
Scientists shoot for world’s tallest wooden skyscraper
Aug 29, 2019
Published in
Cities
Buildings made from wood are becoming increasingly common in cities around the world, as designers and architects extol the carbon capturing nature of this underused material
Can we really plant 500 billion trees?
Aug 28, 2019
Published in
Forests
The lead author of a scientific study, which claimed that planting trees has mind-blowing potential to tackle the climate crisis, reflects on the mixed response to the report
Manry at Sea at the Ocean Film Festival 2019 review
Aug 21, 2019
Published in
Films
The uplifting story of a remarkable man who sailed the Atlantic in a tiny boat called Tinkerbelle
IPCC: Human land use is key driver of the climate emergency
Aug 09, 2019
Published in
Development
A landmark report from the IPCC definitively states that the way humans are using the Earth’s available land is a key driver of global heating and climate change. But does it also provide the answer?
NEVER HOME ALONE by Rob Dunn book review
Aug 13, 2019
Published in
Books
by Rob Dunn • Basic Books • £22.99 (hardback)
WHY CITIES LOOK THE WAY THEY DO by Richard Williams book review
Aug 13, 2019
Published in
Books
by Richard Williams • Polity Books • £15.99 (paperback)
Artificial intelligence to predict water scarcity conflicts
Aug 13, 2019
Published in
Water
An artificial intelligence tool can predict where conflicts related to water scarcity are most likely to arise
The growth of the pop-up park
Aug 21, 2019
Published in
Cities
A team of researchers in Australia are urging urban planners to embrace temporary green spaces
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