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To keep your cool in a heatwave, it may help to water your trees

Trees and greenspace can drive down urban temperatures – but they must be able to draw water from the soil to achieve these massive cooling effects.

INNOVATION

We need urban trees more than ever

Trees with enough water can usually tolerate high temperatures.

INNOVATION

Program to plant 20 million trees prioritised cost-saving over gains for nature, research finds

The program aimed to improve native vegetation, support a richness of plant and animal species and reduce greenhouse gases.

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OPINION

Australia’s $2M Ballot Project for Bangladesh funds a non-inclusive foreign election

According to Voice of America’s Independent survey, 57% Bangladeshis supported Awami League’s return to politics, contradicting the executive decision to ban the party.

INFOTAINMENT

Australian music delegation heads to India as its streaming market rises to second largest

Two Australian artists, Milan Ring and Reuben De Melo, will also perform during the festival.

OPINION

Trump’s slipping grip: What Pew’s numbers really say about power, fatigue and the global mood

Voter’s tolerance is declining for the leaders who govern through conflict alone. They want stability with reform, not disruption without direction.