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28 Apr 2020
In this episode of Behind the Headline, we speak with Clare Foster about her research into how animals can influence bushfires by managing fuel loads.
17 Apr 2020
A new study led by The Australian National University (ANU) has found that animals may be an "untapped" resource to help manage fuel loads for...
16 Apr 2020
If the mighty Murray could sing, how would it sound? Meredith Hope delivered this talk on the ABC's Ockham's Razor.
6 Apr 2020
We speak with Professor Albert Van Dijk about the Australia's Environment 2019 report.
1 Apr 2020
A home without trees and shrubs around it is the safest option during a bushfire. But realistically, many people will want to retain some vegetation. And there...
31 Mar 2020
A major scorecard gives the health of Australia’s environment less than 1 out of 10. Immediate action is needed to put Australia’s environment on a course to...
20 Mar 2020
On the 4th March the Fenner School of Environment & Society at ANU held an all-day symposium called “Africa & it’s People – Interdisciplinary Lessons...
12 Mar 2020
We have two potential PhD opportunities to participate in the IWF research, and in particular contribute to an Australia Research Council funded project...
12 Mar 2020
A leading Australian bushfire recovery scientist has called for an immediate end to native forest logging in Victoria in the wake of the catastrophic summer...
5 Mar 2020
Supported by results of the Gang-gang Survey, an exciting PhD opportunity has emerged to study the resource requirements and movement patterns of Gang-gangs...
4 Mar 2020
The worst fire danger spots will be much easier to identify, thanks to revolutionary new technology being developed at the Australian National University.
19 Feb 2020
60 Minutes CBS (USA) spoke to Dr Joelle Gergis from the Fenner School of Environment & Society about the link between the recent summer bushfires and...