News from the Environment Institute

Research featured in 'Science' finds climate change key factor in rivers running dry

While climate change’s impact on water volumes and flooding and drought is widely recognised, this is the first research to examine the changes in river flow globally using direct measurements of stream flow.

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Improved mapping of South Australia's seagrass will help future recovery

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New tool helps assess risks to the Murray River floodplain systems

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A quarter of homeowners lawn area can grow enough vegetables to become self-sufficient

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Disappointing season for beekeepers in South Australia

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University of Adelaide Spatial Scientists Receive Top Awards

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Environment Institute Members showcased in upcoming Ecology and Evolution Autumn Series

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Action and support needed to save local endangered species in the Adelaide Hills

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​Dr Erinn Fagan-Jeffries 2020 Winner of SA Science Awards - PhD Research Excellence

Dr Fagan-Jeffries completed her PhD at the University of Adelaide in 2019 and is dedicated to discovering and describing new species of parasitoid wasps to better document and understand our biodiversity.

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Understanding food waste with household bins

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