News: Climate Change
New Australian laws for ‘engineering’ the ocean must balance environment protection and responsible research
The Australian Labor government has introduced a bill to regulate “marine geoengineering” – methods to combat climate change by intervening in the ocean environment.
Climate change threatens to cause ‘synchronised harvest failures’ across the globe, with implications for Australia’s food security
New research shows scientists have underestimated the climate risk to agriculture and global food production. Blind spots in climate models meant “high-impact but deeply-uncertain hazards” were ignored. But now that the threat of “synchronised harvest failures” has been revealed, we cannot ignore the prospect of global famine.
Success at the 2023 SA Environment Awards
It was a successful night for Environment Institute members at the 2023 South Australia's Environment Awards, with Professor Sarah Wheeler receiving the Jill Hudson Award for Environment Protection and Professor Philip Weinstein receiving a certificate of commendation for research in the Pelzer Prize.
Reef life decline following a decade of ocean warming
Dangers are lurking beneath the sea, but its not what you think. Our marine life may be out of sight, but it does not mean it is out of trouble.
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Call to protect seagrass meadows in China’s waters
Seagrass meadows are crucial habitats that contribute to biodiversity, food security, and climate mitigation.
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‘Here For Good’ Concert featuring Peter Garrett and The Alter Egos
The University of Adelaide invites you to 'Here for Good', a free outdoor concert by Peter Garrett and The Alter Egos with supporting performances from students of the Elder Conservatorium of Music.
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Tropical and desert grasses may migrate further south
The maximum summer temperature and the amount of rainfall in summer are the two climate factors that determine the type of native grass that grows in a region, Australian researchers have found in a recent study.
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Come and see us at the Royal Adelaide Show!
The current climate crisis makes us aware of the need to be resilient to ensure self-sustainment of the global economy and supply chain, particularly our food supply chain.
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Grape Growers Adapting to Climate Shifts Early
A recently published article emphasises the importance of strong cooperative approaches to managing our water resources.
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