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Booms, busts, and breakthroughs: 30 years of science at Arid Recovery

Arid recovery

On November 19, the University of Adelaide Environment Institute, in collaboration with Arid Recovery, hosted an insightful celebration that focussed on the science driving ecological restoration in arid environments.

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Green policies in global trade: Challenges for developing countries

Green policy

At the CIECI 2024 conference in Hanoi, international experts explored the intersection of green policies and global trade.

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National parks: A prescription for public health?

National park

Visiting a national park can save our healthcare system billions of dollars.

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New ARC research funding: Over $1.9M in support for projects led by members of the Environment Institute

Wetland

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced funding outcomes for new projects in their Discovery Scheme that aim to advance Australia's knowledge and contribute to a wide range of scientific, environmental, and social benefits.

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The environment impact of wind farms in Queensland

Stony Creek

As renewable energy continues to expand across Queensland, with 64 wind farm projects at various stages, concerns about the environmental impact are front and centre.

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Exciting announcement: New advisory board members join the Environment Institute

Sunrise

We are thrilled to welcome three highly esteemed individuals to our Advisory Board, each bringing invaluable expertise in sustainability, climate action, and environmental advocacy:

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Empowering young people through housing, support, and green spaces

Xander in the community garden

In a heartfelt story of resilience and hope, Hailie Hansen and Xander Parker, both 19, have found stability and community in an affordable housing program in Adelaide, designed for young people at risk of homelessness.

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Urgent action needed to protect Australia’s freshwater fish species from extinction

Freshwater sawfish

A groundbreaking study has revealed that 35 freshwater fish species across Australia are at risk of extinction, including the Kangaroo River perch, which hasn’t been seen in the wild for over 26 years.

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The cycle of influence, laws and nature

Prof Andrew Lowe with Dr Phillipa McCormack and Dr Kerryn Brent

What is the Law's role, locally and internationally, in implementing good practises and emerging technologies to remedy declining biodiversity and a changing climate? Are legal systems too cumbersome to act with the urgency demanded by academia, community and industry?

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New study to investigate PFAS in Australian livestock

Sheep in a paddock

The University of Adelaide is embarking on a critical national research project to understand the prevalence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Australian livestock.

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