News: environment
Project fights food waste in tourism
A new research project that focusses on how to reduce food waste in the tourism industry could contribute to lasting environmentally-friendly change.
The recharge, reuse, recycle revolution
How can we build a sustainable, circular economy that’s much easier on the environment? The University of Adelaide’s Professor Zaiping Guo and Professor David Lewis will explore this innovative area at the last Research Tuesdays lecture for 2022.
Wildlife trade threatening unprotected animals
International trade in animals not regulated by multilateral agreements is putting them under increasing threat. More than three times the number of unregulated animal species are being imported into the United States compared to the number of regulated species.
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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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Empowering events at Sustainability Week
The University of Adelaide’s 2022 Sustainability Week, which runs from Monday 22 August to Friday 26 August, is full of free events to foster positive discussions and practical sustainability on and off campus.
Roadshow spotlights iconic marine animals
A team of researchers from the University of Adelaide are travelling across South Australia on a marine education roadshow to showcase the importance of First Nations’ Sea Country and marine parks as homes for invaluable species.
Symposium grows urban mini forest knowledge
The Miyawaki Miniforest movement, which connects biodiversity and community, will be the focus of a two-day symposium that brings together experts from across the world.
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New role in future of Murray-Darling Basin
The University of Adelaide will play a key role in a new multi-million dollar collaborative research program set up to safeguard the environmental and commercial future of the Murray-Darling Basin.
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Ageing in place successfully could be all about where you live
Research from the University of Adelaide has shown that neighbourhood characteristics – from the location of medical services and how much green space there is, to the number of people involved in volunteer activities - can have a significant impact on older people’s ability to age successfully at home.
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Premier recognition for mining and energy expertise
The University of Adelaide’s mining and energy expertise has been acknowledged at South Australia’s 2021 Premier’s Awards in Energy and Mining.
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