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Bushfire smoke is everywhere in our cities. Here's exactly what you are inhaling

  • Written by: Gabriel da Silva, Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, University of Melbourne
Bushfire smoke is everywhere in our cities. Here's exactly what you are inhalingSmoke from recent bushfires has shrouded major Australian cities.AAP/Erik Anderson

As bushfire smoke blankets large parts of Australia, it’s time to examine what this complex chemical mixture is made of, to better understand what it’s doing to both our bodies and the planet.

I research the chemical processes that create pollutants in...

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I've won cases against the government before. Here's why I doubt a climate change class action would succeed

  • Written by: George Newhouse, Adjunct Professor of Law, Macquarie University
I've won cases against the government before. Here's why I doubt a climate change class action would succeedBushfire-related class action suits against the government have had little success in the past, but there are other benefits to pursuing a case.Steven Saphore/AAP

This summer’s bushfire apocalypse has caused many Australians to express their fury at a federal government they feel is either in denial about the impact of climate change or...

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You're not the only one feeling helpless. Eco-anxiety can reach far beyond bushfire communities

  • Written by: Fiona Charlson, Conjoint NHMRC Early Career Fellow, The University of Queensland
You're not the only one feeling helpless. Eco-anxiety can reach far beyond bushfire communitiesRolling images and stories of bushfire devastation can take a toll. From shutterstock.com

You’re scrolling through your phone and transfixed by yet more images of streets reduced to burnt debris, injured wildlife, and maps showing the scale of the fires continuing to burn. On the television in the background, a woman who has lost her home...

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Shaming people for flying won't cut airline emissions. We need a smarter solution

  • Written by: Duygu Yengin, Associate Professor of Economics, University of Adelaide
Shaming people for flying won't cut airline emissions. We need a smarter solutionSwedish airport operator Swedavia reported passenger numbers at its ten airports in October 2019 were down 5% on the previous year. www.shutterstock.com

“Fake news”, the chief executive of Lufthansa has called it. But his counterpart at Air France calls it the airline industry’s “biggest challenge”. So does the presiden...

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  1. From election upsets to climate chaos, rolling the dice helps us appreciate the odds
  2. Artists help communities during a crisis, not hinder. Why are we still told they don't matter?
  3. In this new world of bushfire terror, I question whether I want to have kids
  4. Virtual reality could expand therapy options in remote areas
  5. You can leave water out for wildlife without attracting mosquitoes, if you take a few precautions
  6. At a performance of The White Album, I found the community I needed in a time of crisis
  7. Australia's bushfires could drive more than 700 animal species to extinction. Check the numbers for yourself
  8. Some say we've seen bushfires worse than this before. But they're ignoring a few key facts
  9. Archie Roach's pain is the pain of all of us
  10. Australian building codes don't expect houses to be fire-proof
  11. hotter temperatures will mean more deaths from injury
  12. Political assassinations were once unthinkable. Why the US killing of Soleimani sets a worrying precedent
  13. Babies and toddlers might not know there's a fire but disasters still take their toll
  14. The sweet relief of rain after bushfires threatens disaster for our rivers
  15. Morrison’s approval ratings crash over bushfires in first 2020 Newspoll; Sanders has narrow Iowa lead
  16. Even for an air pollution historian like me, these past weeks have been a shock
  17. Bushfires won't change climate policy overnight. But Morrison can shift the Coalition without losing face
  18. Thinking of menopausal hormone therapy? Here's what you can expect from your GP
  19. A life of long weekends is alluring, but the shorter working day may be more practical
  20. the legal risk of asking staff to work in smokey air
  21. Why did the NGV put Keith Haring back in the closet?
  22. Australia flung in the global disinformation spotlight
  23. What investigators should be looking for in the Iran plane crash: an expert explains
  24. how Aboriginal people experience the bushfire crisis
  25. Watching our politicians fumble through the bushfire crisis, I'm overwhelmed by déjà vu
  26. High hurdle rates are holding back businesses, but perhaps they should be
  27. The League of Nations was formed 100 years ago today. Meet the Australian women who lobbied to join it
  28. We know bushfire smoke affects our health, but the long-term consequences are hazy
  29. 6 things to ask yourself before you share a bushfire map on social media
  30. Prince Harry’s decision to ‘step back’ from the monarchy is a gift to republicans
  31. As fires rage, we must use social media for long-term change, not just short-term fundraising
  32. Iran and US step back from all-out war, giving Trump a win (for now)
  33. The war on abandoned trolleys can be won. Here's how
  34. Winning at social media is probably simpler than you think
  35. Our buildings aren't made to keep out bushfire smoke. Here's what you can do
  36. Weather bureau says hottest, driest year on record led to extreme bushfire season
  37. How should leaders respond to disasters? Be visible, offer real comfort – and don't force handshakes
  38. an unheroic portrait of a violent, unhinged, colonial punk
  39. Pregnant women should take extra care to minimise their exposure to bushfire smoke
  40. bushfires push at least 20 threatened species closer to extinction
  41. How to care for and recover personal items after bushfire
  42. Board games are booming. Here's why (and some holiday boredom busters)
  43. In fact, there's plenty we can do to make future fires less likely
  44. Animal response to a bushfire is astounding. These are the tricks they use to survive
  45. an inability to deliver collective action
  46. Cruise ships can be floating petri dishes of gastro bugs. 6 ways to stay healthy at sea this summer
  47. Batteries made with sulfur could be cheaper, greener and hold more energy
  48. give money, watch for scams and think long term
  49. 4 photos of Australia from space, before and after the bushfires
  50. Bushfires threaten drinking water safety. The consequences could last for decades

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