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Sea snakes regain colour vision: A fascinating evolutionary discovery
A recently published journal article by Environment Institute member Associate Professor Kate Sanders, led by PhD Candidate Isaac Rossetto, follows nine species of sea snakes that are identified as having genetic traits for advanced colour vision. A trait that was lost nearly three million years ago due to evolutionary pressures has now returned.
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"Urban green space provision: The case for policy-based solutions to support human health" now published
Congratulations to Environment Institute members for the publication of their recent paper "Urban green space provision: the case for policy-based solutions to support human health".
This paper was formed from the Urban Greening Workshops held by HEAL and Dynamic State. Authors included members of the Environment Institute - Shannon Evenden, Stefan Caddy-Retalic, Carmel Williams, Yonatal Tefera, Veronica Soebarto, and Environment Institute Director, Professor Andrew Lowe.
Eat The Invaders: Available for streaming now
"Eat the Invaders" a new Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) show hosted by Tony Armstrong is a six-part series, identifying the impacts that introduced species have wrought upon the Australian landscape and its ecosystems. The show features scientific guidance every episode from our very own University of Adelaide Environment Institute Director Professor Andrew Lowe, and Environment Institute member, Professor Phill Cassey. All six episodes are available for streaming now!
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Changing perceptions: Embracing flying foxes as part of Australia’s biodiversity
Professor Wayne Boardman, Environment Institute member, discusses the misinformation around the endangered species of flying foxes, having his work featured in The Guardian, Yahoo News and AOL UK.
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Booms, busts, and breakthroughs: 30 years of science at 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
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?
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
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 centre.
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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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