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Wilkes Subglacial Basin stability concerns

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: NASA data reveals groundwater crisis and Antarctic ice instability

Researchers are raising alarms regarding the stability of the Wilkes Subglacial Basin in East Antarctica, noting its potential to raise global sea levels by three to four metres if the ice melts completely. Initial call

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H5N1 bird flu spreads to mammals and expands in Australia

60 clusters · 313 sources · last updated

Latest: Australian wildlife authorities vaccinate little penguins against H5 bird flu

The H5N1 bird flu outbreak continues to expand across Australia, affecting wild bird populations and various mammals. The virus, identified by CSIRO experts as genotype B3.2, has been detected in Western Australia, South

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Global and national ocean conservation efforts

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Australia launches sustainable ocean plan for marine management

Global ocean conservation efforts face significant challenges in meeting the ‘30x30’ goal, which aims to protect 30% of the planet’s land and oceans by 2030. The Ocean Gap Protection Report 2026 indicates that only 10% o

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