Adam Morton
Coverage of Adam Morton in the Nexus archive.
- Don’t reach for the bug spray: crickets stroke a sore antenna, as cues suggest insects feel pain
Researchers found that crickets stroke and groom a sore antenna, indicating they may feel pain. This behavior is similar to how dogs nurse their hurt paws. The study suggests insects are capable of experiencing pain.
- Water flows to parched NSW wetlands could be turned back on within weeks as drought fears loom
Water flows to parched NSW wetlands may resume within weeks after legislation passed the state parliament's upper house. Water Minister Rose Jackson described the halt to environmental flows in the Gwydir region as 'devastating'. The move aims to save dying wildlife in the internationally significant region.
- Australia’s coalmine emissions are increasing. Is this how a major policy to cut climate pollution is meant to work?
Australian coalmine emissions increased in the past financial year, with 80% of mines exceeding government-imposed limits, despite the Albanese government's policy overhaul aimed at reducing climate pollution. The article questions the effectiveness of using carbon offsets as a solution.