The Albanese government is backing away from its pledge to lodge a comprehensive nature protection reform in parliament.
Aerial survey results show massive bleaching along the 2300-kilometre ecosystem,which may trigger the announcement of a global event following similar incidents in the northern hemisphere.
The Albanese government faces fresh questions over its climate action after the Great Barrier Reef was hit by its fifth mass bleaching event since 2016.
The latest event in Australia follows mass bleaching in the northern hemisphere,sparking fears of a destructive global event.
Scientists say coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef will worsen in coming weeks.
Bad news about the Great Barrier Reef is a punch in the gut from which I am still reeling.
Marine experts have asked the government for $40 million in urgent funding to help brace for a severe marine heatwave bearing down on the nation’s south-east.
One leading researcher described the record heat as “gobsmackingly bananas. Unnerving. Bewildering. Flabbergasting. Disquieting. Shocking. Mind-boggling.”
This summer is forecast to be hot and dry,raising the risk of marine heatwaves that drive coral bleaching and biodiversity losses in the Great Barrier Reef.
There are 30 coral reefs with World Heritage status,all with damage due to climate change. So why is Australia the only one in danger of losing its UN status?
UNESCO says Australia’s upgraded climate and environmental commitments mean the Great Barrier Reef should retain its World Heritage status – at least for the next year.