January 15, 2020 – As fires continue to burn across Australia, damage estimates are now in the billions. More than 8.4 million hectares have been burnt, almost 2000 homes have been destroyed, and 26 people have lost their lives. Such immense devastation means policymakers are under pressure to identify strategies that will future-proof communities before they start […]
University of South Australia
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Antarctic ice sheets could be at greater risk of melting than previously thought
December 2, 2019 – Antarctica is the largest reservoir of ice on Earth – but new research by the University of South Australia suggests it could be at greater risk of melting than previously thought. Heat from the landmass beneath the Antarctic ice sheet is a major contributor to the way that glaciers melt and […]