Clive McMahon
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Clive McMahon
@clive-mcmahon.bsky.social
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“The Australian economy, and the global economy, is set up on #Antarctica being as it has been. We’re moving to a phase where Antarctica won’t be like that any more.” — Prof Matt King @deformedearth.bsky.social @utas.bsky.social in @guardianaustralia.bsky.social
▶️ www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Australia not prepared for how Antarctic ice changes will hit economy, scientist warns
Exclusive: Prof Matt King says accelerated melting could transform country and affect viability of some agricultural industries
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2024 at 10:50 PM
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Today is Penguin Awareness Day, so please be aware that penguins are capable of projectile pooping, and can eject poo to distances twice their body lengths. Even better: scientists did a deep dive into the physical forces in penguin guts & rectums that make this awesome achievement possible 🐧🧪
Penguins shoot 'poop bombs' more than 4 feet, incredibly important study finds
Adorable penguins are champs at projectile pooping
www.livescience.com
January 20, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Cats are amazing wee beasts, but so are many others. Here one solution to finding ethical solutions to vexing problems
www.smh.com.au/environment/...
January 21, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Reposted by Clive McMahon
A new paper released Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found more than 200,000 particles of micro/nano plastics in the average liter of bottled water.

Do you need another reason not to drink bottled water?

www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
January 8, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Grab those binoculars…, it’s good you!
Birdwatching changes the way you look at the world – it truly is the gateway drug to environmental...
More than simple pleasure and ticking a species off a list, it’s a hobby that dwells on the joy of being alive
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2024 at 5:43 AM
The complementary observing networks collecting the Essential Ocean Variables we need yo understand Earth’s climate: www.oceanobservers.org/Ocean-Observ...
January 4, 2024 at 1:51 AM
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I just want 2024 to be incredibly boring. No wars, despots, pandemics, economic crises, storms, tidal waves or earthquakes. None of you lot worrying yourselves sick over work or finances or family or health. Just everyone pottering about in placid comfort, relaxed, chill, unbothered, vaguely happy.
December 30, 2023 at 4:39 PM
A year of Antarctic research… www.theguardian.com/world/2023/d...
December 30, 2023 at 8:38 PM
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A brilliant animation showing the growth of the 2023 growth of the ozone hole over Antarctica.
December 29, 2023 at 11:33 PM