Tim Jarvis: Human-wildlife conflict: an unequal contest that needs redefining
23 Sep 2020

Tim Jarvis: Human-wildlife conflict: an unequal contest that needs redefining

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When humans and animals cross, it’s termed conflict. As Tim Jarvis explains, that’s not correct. This passionate article explains the human impact on ecosystems and the effect that is having on native animals. It is well suited to year 7 … Continued
Tim Jarvis – Trees are more important now than ever before
5 Aug 2020

Tim Jarvis – Trees are more important now than ever before

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Trees are not only useful for mitigating carbon emissions, they play many critical roles. Yet we are not doing enough to protect or restore them, writes environmental scientist Tim Jarvis. This article highlights the importance of science communication in protecting … Continued
Tim Jarvis: The COVID-19 pandemic is a huge opportunity for the environment
21 May 2020

Tim Jarvis: The COVID-19 pandemic is a huge opportunity for the environment

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We have an opportunity to come out of the pandemic with a new approach to protecting the environment, says environmental scientist Tim Jarvis. This resource demonstrates the importance of a scientific understanding of policy making at government level and the … Continued
A letter to year 12 students from an environmental engineering guru
14 Feb 2020

A letter to year 12 students from an environmental engineering guru

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Ellen Moon from Deakin University talks about making decisions, and how you always have the ability to travel down a different path. Ellen Moon Ellen Moon is a lecturer in environmental engineering at Deakin University. Her research focuses on developing … Continued
Carbon pumping: in for the krill
22 Oct 2019

Carbon pumping: in for the krill

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The ocean’s real heavyweight is a vital but poorly understood creature, say scientists. Use this thought-provoking article with students in years 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 studying Biological, Chemical or Earth and Space Sciences. It would be particularly … Continued
How Tegan became a marine biologist for a gas company
9 Aug 2019

How Tegan became a marine biologist for a gas company

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Working as an environmental scientist for a natural gas company can provide unique challenges and opportunities. Read more about Tegan's surprising career in the Oil and Gas sector here. This article would be great for opening up a discussion with … Continued
How Kris went from environmental scientist to COO of a gas company
15 Jul 2019

How Kris went from environmental scientist to COO of a gas company

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An industry career as an environmental scientist can combine a love for the outdoors as well as meaningful community engagement work. This article would be great for opening up a discussion with students about unexpected careers in STEM and would … Continued