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Climate change adaptation strategies for Australian birds

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Garnett S, Franklin D, Ehmke G, VanDerWal J, Hodgson L, Pavey C, Reside A, Welbergen J, Butchart S, Perkins G, and Williams S
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http://www.nccarf.edu.au/publications/adaptation-strategies-australian-birds

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ABC Science News: Local action key to saving reefs

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http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2013/05/10/3754566.htm
It's not too late to save coral reefs as long as local action to reduce pollution and fishing pressures is combined with global action on climate change, according to a new model by coral reef ecologist Professor Peter Mumby, from the University of Queensland, and colleagues. (Friday, 10/05/2013)

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Great Artesian Basin Water Resource Assessment

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http://www.csiro.au/Organisation-Structure/Flagships/Water-for-a-Healthy-Country-Flagship/Sustainable-Yields-Projects/Great-Artesian-Basin-Assessment.aspx
This CSIRO-led project examined the water resources of the Great Artesian Basin and assessed potential impacts of climate change and resource development. This site contains an overview of the project as well as links to technical reports, updates and frequently asked questions.

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ECOS article: Is Shark Bay shifting from temperate to tropical?

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http://www.ecosmagazine.com/paper/EC13084.htm
Scientists in Western Australia warn that the future of one of Australia’s most extraordinary temperate seagrass ecosystems – the iconic Shark Bay – may be under threat from warmer seas, heavier floods and sea-level rise associated with climate change. (Monday, 15/04/2013)

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ABC Rural News: Top scientists agree climate has changed for good

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http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-04-03/scientist-endorse-report-that-says-climate-has-shifted/4606372
The nation's top climate scientists and science bodies have for the first time endorsed a major report that says Australia's climate has shifted permanently in some cases. (Wednesday, 03/05/2013)

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ABC Environment News: The slippery slope to slime

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http://www.abc.net.au/environment/articles/2013/04/15/3730941.htm
This feature story, on the ABC Environment News site, details an experiment predicting the impacts of climate change on the Great Barrier Reef. (Monday, 15/04/2013)

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ABC Rural News: Floods set to increase as climate changes 'for good'

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http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201304/s3728742.htm
The latest report by the Climate Commission warns extreme flood events like those experienced in Queensland this year could become an annual occurrence later this century. (Wednesday, 03/04/2013)

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ECOS news: Microborers may devour reefs in warmer, more acid oceans

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http://www.ecosmagazine.com/paper/EC13068.htm
A scientific study has found that the world's coral reefs are being weakened by microscopic borers and will erode more rapidly as the oceans warm and acidify. (Monday, 25/03/2013)

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Long-term monitoring of tropical rainforests of eastern Australia

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http://www.slideshare.net/TERNCOMMS/dan-metcalfelongterm-monitoring-of-tropical-rainforests-of-eastern-australia
This slideshow accompanied the presentation delivered at the 2013 TERN Symposium by Dr Dan Metcalfe as part of the full-day session on monitoring environmental change in Australia.

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ABC Environment Feature: Heatwaves to hit wildlife hard

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http://www.abc.net.au/environment/articles/2013/03/12/3711481.htm
Animals have their own ways of coping with heatwaves. But as Australia's climate heats up, their coping mechanisms are expected to become less effective. This article discusses the effects of high temperatures on wildlife. (Wednesday, 13/03/2013)

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