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How should leaders respond to disasters? Be visible, offer real comfort – and don't force handshakes

  • Written by: Rosemary Williamson, Senior Lecturer, School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, University of New England

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been harshly criticised for being on holiday in Hawaii as the catastrophic bushfires were burning Australia.

Since his return, he has visited stricken communities – most recently, on Kangaroo Island yesterday. He has acknowledged the emotional toll on victims and promised practical support.

But the criticism...

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Pregnant women should take extra care to minimise their exposure to bushfire smoke

  • Written by: Sarah Robertson, Professor and Director, Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide
Pregnant women should take extra care to minimise their exposure to bushfire smokePregnant women should try to stay inside when the air pollution is high.From shutterstock.com

Smoke haze from Australia’s catastrophic bushfires is continuing to affect many parts of the country.

Although there’s no safe level of air pollution, the health hazards tend to be greatest for vulnerable groups. Alongside people with...

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bushfires push at least 20 threatened species closer to extinction

  • Written by: John Woinarski, Professor (conservation biology), Charles Darwin University
bushfires push at least 20 threatened species closer to extinctionBirds are disoriented by smoke and often cannot escape a fire.James Ross/AAP

Images of desperate, singed koalas in blackened landscapes have come to symbolise the damage to nature this bushfire season. Such imagery has catalysed global concern, but the toll on biodiversity is much more pervasive.

Until the fires stop burning, we won’t know...

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  1. How to care for and recover personal items after bushfire
  2. Board games are booming. Here's why (and some holiday boredom busters)
  3. In fact, there's plenty we can do to make future fires less likely
  4. Animal response to a bushfire is astounding. These are the tricks they use to survive
  5. an inability to deliver collective action
  6. Cruise ships can be floating petri dishes of gastro bugs. 6 ways to stay healthy at sea this summer
  7. Batteries made with sulfur could be cheaper, greener and hold more energy
  8. give money, watch for scams and think long term
  9. 4 photos of Australia from space, before and after the bushfires
  10. Bushfires threaten drinking water safety. The consequences could last for decades
  11. Don't like spiders? Here are 10 reasons to change your mind
  12. Iran vows revenge for Soleimani's killing, but here's why it won't seek direct confrontation with the US
  13. There's no evidence 'greenies' block bushfire hazard reduction but here's a controlled burn idea worth trying
  14. Koalas are the face of Australian tourism. What now after the fires?
  15. A crisis of underinsurance threatens to scar rural Australia permanently
  16. the bushfires demand a climate policy reboot
  17. from wind-blown ripples to breaking on the beach
  18. Australia can expect far more fire catastrophes. A proper disaster plan is worth paying for
  19. Surf music – in praise of strings, sand and the endless swell
  20. Short-sightedness in kids was rising long before they took to the screens
  21. take out the stuff that burns
  22. Bushfires have reshaped life on Earth before. They could do it again
  23. Disaster recovery from Australia's fires will be a marathon, not a sprint
  24. from the Hindenburg disaster to the Hottest 100, here's how radio shaped the world
  25. 4½ myths about sunscreen and why they're wrong
  26. As Digital Earth gains momentum, China is setting the pace
  27. Before you hit 'share' on that cute animal photo, consider the harm it can cause
  28. Holidaying in a disaster zone isn't as crazy as it might seem
  29. Pornography has deeply troubling effects on young people, but there are ways we can minimise the harm
  30. Making sense of Australia's bushfire crisis means asking hard questions – and listening to the answers
  31. The bushfires are horrendous, but expect cyclones, floods and heatwaves too
  32. As bushfire and holiday seasons converge, it may be time to say goodbye to the typical Australian summer holiday
  33. How to monitor the bushfires raging across Australia
  34. History repeats itself. That's bad news for the 2020s
  35. Look up! Your guide to some of the best meteor showers for 2020
  36. Ashes to ashes, dust to ... compost? An eco-friendly burial in just 4 weeks
  37. Expressing breast milk this summer? Storing it safely will protect your baby's health
  38. The Voice to Parliament isn't a new idea
  39. Black Saturday firefighters want you to listen to them, not call them 'heroes'
  40. A month at sea with no technology taught me how to steal my life back from my phone
  41. Swearing in public is still illegal, but you probably won’t be charged if you’re white
  42. how ecology and mental health go together in our cities
  43. a summer reading list for teens
  44. What is public space and why does it need protecting?
  45. Happy birthday, Mr Bean! Celebrating 30 years of a major comedy character
  46. How to avoid the dentist this holiday (and what to do if you need one in an emergency)
  47. how the GST became unstoppable
  48. heat affects all of us, but older people face the highest health risks
  49. 'Helicopter parenting' and 'tiger mothers'? Relax, Australian kids are alright
  50. What Australia watched on TV on New Year's Eve, 1959

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