Google AI
The Times Australia
The Times World News

.

Natural systems in Australia are unravelling. If they collapse, human society could too

  • Written by: Liz Hanna, Honorary Associate Professor, Australian National University
Natural systems in Australia are unravelling. If they collapse, human society could tooShutterstock

In the long-delayed State of the Environment report released this week, there is one terrifying sentence: “Environmental degradation is now considered a threat to humanity, which could bring about societal collapses.”

Hyperbole? Sadly not.

Climate change has already warmed Australia 1.4℃ and changed rainfall in some...

Read more: Natural systems in Australia are unravelling. If they collapse, human society could too

Times Magazine

The 2026 Met Gala: Fashion, Power and the Theatre of Exclusivity

Each year, on the first Monday in May, the global fashion industry converges on the steps of Metro...

Australian Wine Guide

A Quick but Informed Guide to the Varieties and Popular Brands of Australian WinesDon’t let a wine...

What next from Apple

The question of what comes next for Apple Inc. is no longer theoretical. With leadership transitio...

Leapmotor Hybrid EV Review

The Leapmotor hybrid EV—most notably the Leapmotor C10 REEV (range-extended electric vehicle)—has ...

Navman Gets Even Smarter with 2026 MiVue™ Dash Cams

Introducing NEW Integrated Smart Parking and Australia-First Extended Recording Mode Navman to...

Why Interactive Panels Are Replacing Traditional Whiteboards in Perth

Whiteboards have been part of classrooms and meeting rooms for decades. They’re familiar, flexible...

Technology

What next from Apple

The question of what comes next for Apple Inc. is no longer theoretical. With leadership transitio...

Local News

Buying and Selling Houses in Brisbane: The…

Brisbane’s property market has undergone a remarkable transformation. Once regarded as the afforda...

Culture

Sweet success as Council green-lights $150 mi…

Glenorchy City Council has approved the $150 million Chocolate Experience at Cadbury, clearing the w...

Travel

Deals to lure visitors to Tropical North Quee…

The first 400 bookings for a Tropical North Queensland holiday with My Queensland from today (May ...

The Times Features

Sweet success as Council green-lights $150 million Choc…

Glenorchy City Council has approved the $150 million Chocolate Experience at Cadbury, clearing the w...

Goldwell x Margot Robbie at the Met Gala

For the 2026 Met Gala red carpet, Celebrity Stylist, Bryce Scarlett, created a defined, twisted updo...

Team sport the MVP for kicking kids’ mental health goal…

Findings from one of the most comprehensive reviews to date examining sport participation and ment...

The 2026 Met Gala: Fashion, Power and the Theatre of Ex…

Each year, on the first Monday in May, the global fashion industry converges on the steps of Metro...

Buying and Selling Houses in Brisbane: The State of the…

Brisbane’s property market has undergone a remarkable transformation. Once regarded as the afforda...

Deals to lure visitors to Tropical North Queensland

The first 400 bookings for a Tropical North Queensland holiday with My Queensland from today (May ...

Endometriosis: Diagnosis and Treatment Advancements in …

How to Navigate Care and Support Endometriosis is no longer a “hidden” condition—but for many Austr...

Food Poisoning: How to Understand Food Labelling Codes—…

Food poisoning is one of those risks that feels distant—until it isn’t. In Australia, thousands of...

Natural Skincare in Australia: Why Consumers Are Shifti…

Walk into most bathrooms ten years ago and you would probably see the same thing, a crowded shelf ...