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Life on Earth
It's surely our responsibility to do everything within our power to create a planet that provides a home not just for us, but for all life on Earth
Our home, Earth, is more than 4.5 billion years old.
Nurtured by a climate that provides a blanket that protects us from the extremes, life has flourished on Earth for more than 3.5 billion years, and more than 2 million different species of plants and animals now call Earth home.
We humans have been around for 250,000 years, the blink of an eye in the history of life on Earth. We evolved from nature, and we have always relied on the natural world to provide us the air, water, food, physical, emotional and spiritual needs to survive.
Over time, whilst being reliant on nature, we also learned how to shape the world around us. The cognitive, agricultural, scientific, industrial and now technological revolutions have led to an explosion in human knowledge, development, economic activity, population, longevity and well-being.
We have no replacement planet, we have only this one - and we have to take action
However, these stunning developments also led to an explosion in the human use of the planet's resources, and disrupted our relationship with the natural world.
Deforestation, pollution, depletion of the Ocean's resources, loss and degradation of landscapes, and disruption of the Earth's climate now threatens to unravel the very fabric of life on Earth. On our current trajectory more than half of our planet's life forms are threatened with extinction this century.
This is our most important and urgent challenge. For humanity to re-connect with our natural world. To protect and restore the natural world upon which we all rely. To stabilise human population, to decouple economic growth from growth in resource use, and to re-imagine how we organise our society and economy so that humans and nature can thrive together.
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The future of Life on Earth
Biologist, writer and one of the world's great thinkers, Edward O Wilson, explores and makes a compelling case for the future of Life on Earth, in this extended interview.
Biologist, writer and one of the world's great thinkers, Edward O Wilson, explores and makes a compelling case for the future of Life on Earth, in this extended interview.
How to save life on Earth
Biologist and Pulitzer winner E.O. Wilson's proposes a bold plan to preserve the world’s biodiversity: set aside half of the entire planet for natural habitats.
Biologist and Pulitzer winner E.O. Wilson's proposes a bold plan to preserve the world’s biodiversity: set aside half of the entire planet for natural habitats.
Marina Silva - champion of the Amazon
Born in the Amazon, Marina Silva has been a major figure for decades in its preservation. This film explores her life.
Born in the Amazon, Marina Silva has been a major figure for decades in its preservation. This film explores her life.
Pale Blue Dot: Carl Sagan
In this famous and compelling speech, Carl Sagan contextualises humankind's home, Earth.
In this famous and compelling speech, Carl Sagan contextualises humankind's home, Earth.
Articles about Life on Earth
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Re-wilding the New Town Rivulet
On Saturday the 28th of June a group of 20 volunteers descended on the New Town rivulet for a weeding and rubbish collecting working bee hosted by New Town Rivulet Platypus Landcare Group in preparation for the upcoming planting day.
A precious mountain refuge for birdlife
Kunanyi/Mt Wellington is a most precious sanctuary for birds-and us, writes Dr Eric Woehler OAM.
A clarion call for species close to brink of extinction
In this clarion call for species on the brink of extinction, Dr Eric Woehler OAM lays out some stark realities and urges us as a society to do better.
Nowhere Else on Earth- Film premiere Eaglehawk Neck
A Short video created by Marcio Conrado showcasing the Eaglehawk Neck film premier of Nowhere Else on Earth, a captivating short film that showcases the extraordinary marine life of Tasmania.
Sea stars on Bruny Island
Julian was interviewed on a Bruny Island beach as to why its so important to collect North Pacific sea star (Asterias amurensis) while out beach walking.
Supergroms Celebrate the Winter Solstice on Bruny
As a way to honour the shortest day and embrace the onset of the coldest months, the Cloudy Bay Supergroms celebrated the Winter Solstice with our annual Jetty jump followed by the first ever Supergroms Lantern Parade. This year's cold water plunge was made all the more exciting with the Alonnah Jetty almost fully submerged by unusually high tides ahead of a big low pressure system and serious cold snap!
Nowhere Else on Earth
Tasmania's marine environment is home to exquisite sea creatures and ecosystems found nowhere else on Earth.
Rising Earthkeepers: Youthful Hopes for a Sustainable Planet
The Eco-Adventure Camp empowers young Filipinos to connect with nature, build community, and lead meaningful environmental action.
Exploring the Maldives
Have you ever wondered what Paradise feels like? Travelling to the Maldives was a journey of mind altering beauty and inspiration. This article will provide you with a glimpse into this sparkling archipelago of 1,200 coral islands grouped into 26 atolls. A summary of a few key facts about the country and the key environmental threats to this paradise follows.
Panipiason: Gateway to Aklan Mountain Adventures
In the heart of Panay Island, Madalag’s wild highlands and river-carved valleys offer a sanctuary of rare biodiversity—now the focus of community-led ecotourism and conservation efforts supported by Aklan Kamera Org (AKO) and local partners.
Forests critical for Climate and Biodiversity Protection
Policy expert Virginia Young explains the critical role of forests in dealing with the twin challenges of climate and biodiversity protection
Autumn Fungi of the Styx Valley
The Styx Valley, home to the tallest flowering planets on the face of planet Earth, comes alive with a kaleidoscope of red, green, blue, purple, yellow fungi of all shapes and sizes in Autumn.
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