A personal account of moving to Marseille and exploring the vibrant art scenes of southern France, highlighting cultural institutions, local artists, and unique experiences in Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, and Arles.
South Australia's energy minister claims gas reserves in the Otway Basin could supply the state for a decade. However, an analyst questions companies' financial incentives to explore due to falling demand and high costs, while locals fear environmental risks.
A project is restoring the Swan River's historical shellfish reefs, crucial for filtering water and supporting marine life. These reefs were degraded by limestone extraction but are now being rebuilt to combat nutrient loads, algal blooms, and climate change impacts.
A couple lost their home and two dogs in a fire at Pinks Beach, South Australia. They urge homeowners to prepare, highlighting the importance of escape plans and not risking personal safety to fight fires. The cause is under investigation.
Researchers propose using silicate rocks like basalt instead of limestone to produce Portland cement, potentially reducing CO2 emissions by 30% with fossil-fuel grid electricity and nearly eliminating them with clean electricity.
Only one known single spyridium plant is left in the wild, in crushed limestone on the side of a road. But scientists are hunting for more.
