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National Parks: A Prescription for Public Health?
Visiting a national park can save our healthcare system billions of dollars. New research in Adelaide reveals that every visit to a national park saves the health budget almost A$100 ($96). With 22 million national park day trips across Australia in 2019, this adds up to an incredible $2.1 billion in potential healthcare savings.
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New ARC Research Funding: Over $1.9M in support for projects led by members of the Environment Institute
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.
The Environment Impact of Wind Farms in Queensland
As renewable energy continues to expand across Queensland, with 64 wind farm projects at various stages, concerns about the environmental impact are front and center. The recent approval of the Stony Creek Wind Farm in Queensland has sparked debate about the balance between clean energy and the preservation of local wildlife.
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Exciting Announcement: New Advisory Board Members join the Environment Institute
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
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. Thanks to Anglicare's program, they now live independently in a supportive environment, learning essential life skills and getting the help they need to manage everyday tasks.
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Urgent Action Needed to Protect Australia’s Freshwater Fish Species from Extinction
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.
The Cycle of Influence, Laws and Nature
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?
New Study to Investigate PFAS in Australian Livestock
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. This study, funded by the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, aims to assess the risks of PFAS contamination through the use of biosolids and wastewater effluent as fertilizers on agricultural land.
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Global Wildlife Enforcement – Policy, Challenges, and Opportunities for Change
On 12 November, the Environment Institute was delighted to host a Special Seminar by Sheldon Jordan: Global Wildlife Enforcement – Policy, Challenges, and Opportunities for Change presented to the University of Adelaide's Research Community.
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Cosmic Radiation Could Degrade Medications on Long Space Missions
New research published in Advanced Healthcare Materials highlights a significant challenge for deep space missions: cosmic radiation may rapidly degrade medications, turning them into potentially harmful substances.
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