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An ecosystem is a natural unit consisting of all plants, animals and micro-organisms in an area functioning together with all the non-living physical factors of the environment.

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Note: Just be clear, an ecosystem by definition does include 'us' and what we do, we all inhabit the same set of systems. Therefore be careful of ecosystem analysis's done without consideration of what impact (both in the good and bad sense) humans have made. There are very few ecosystems that we do not engage with over the longer term.

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An ecosystem is a natural unit consisting of all plants, animals and micro-organisms in an area functioning together with all the non-living physical factors of the environment.

Wikipedia Entry

Note: Just be clear, an ecosystem by definition does include 'us' and what we do, we all inhabit the same set of systems. Therefore be careful of ecosystem analysis's done without consideration of what impact (both in the good and bad sense) humans have made. There are very few ecosystems that we do not engage with over the longer term.

• Once the butt of jokes, now a great hope: The race for fusion energy
  The two great technology revolutions of the modern era — artificial intelligence and renewable energy — are colliding.
• A meeting in China this week may hold the key to our energy future
  The two great technology revolutions of the modern era — artificial intelligence and renewable energy — are colliding.
• 'Extension cord to nowhere' looms large as Australia’s energy transition evolves
  Touted as a model for the energy transition, a "quick and easy" high-voltage powerline project linking South Australia directly to New South Wales is running dramatically over time and over budget.
• Energy transition in flux amid struggle to build major power arteries
  Touted as a model for the energy transition, a "quick and easy" high-voltage powerline project linking South Australia directly to New South Wales is running dramatically over time and over budget.
• Revised transmission line corridor shocks regional community
  Property owners in the path of a proposed new route for the New England renewable energy zone corridor fear their land values will plummet.
• China is supercharging its renewables industry – 14 July 2025
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• VicGrid releases guidelines for renewables developers after community angst
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• Just 13pc of rooftop solar capacity realised, advocates say
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