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COP27: One Big Breakthrough but Ultimately an Inadequate Response to the Climate Crisis
For 30 years, developing nations have fought to establish an international fund to pay for the “loss and damage” they suffer as a result of climate change. As the COP27 climate summit in Egypt wrapped up over the weekend, they finally succeeded. While it’s a historic moment, the agreement of loss and damage financing left…
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Here’s Why Mozzies Are Absolutely Everywhere Right Now
Like all insects, mosquitoes thrive in warmer weather. But what they really need is water. La Niña rainfall and flooding are providing the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes, with numbers exploding in recent weeks. People are also seeing giant mosquitoes, tiny mosquitoes, and species they haven’t noticed before. Some of these mosquitoes are around every…
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Should We Worry About Overpopulation Now We Have 8 Billion People in the World?
Today is the Day of Eight Billion, according to the United Nations. That’s an incredible number of humans, considering our population was around 2.5 billion in 1950. Watching our numbers tick over milestones can provoke anxiety. Do we have enough food? What does this mean for nature? Are more humans a catastrophe for climate change?…
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Why Haven’t I Had COVID Yet?
Throughout the pandemic, Australia has recorded 10.4 million cases of COVID-19, with the majority occurring this year. This is without doubt an underestimate, as not everyone tests for COVID-19 or reports their positive results. The latest survey of donor blood looked at the proportion of people who had antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes…