News from the Environment Institute /environment/ en Protecting Australian wildlife: insights from a latest study /environment/news/list/2024/09/11/protecting-australian-wildlife-insights-from-a-latest-study A published article in The Conversation and authored by 成人大片鈥檚 Dr Phill Cassey and Sebastian Chekunov, highlights the booming multi-million-dollar industry of international pet trade; and Australian reptiles and frogs are in high demand. Their recent study sheds light on this critical issue, revealing that 16% of Australian reptile species and 3% of frog species are traded worldwide. September 11 2024 /environment/news/list/2024/09/11/protecting-australian-wildlife-insights-from-a-latest-study Goyder Line insightful interview /environment/news/list/2024/09/08/goyder-line-insightful-interview We鈥檙e delighted to share an insightful interview featuring Environment Institute member Prof. Luke Mosley from the School of Agriculture Food and Wine at the 成人大片. Prof Mosley recently spoke with ABC Radio Adelaide about the Goyder Line鈥攁 key boundary established in 1865 to distinguish between reliable agricultural land and areas better suited for pastoral use. September 8 2024 /environment/news/list/2024/09/08/goyder-line-insightful-interview Giving Day: supporting a better future for wildlife /environment/news/list/2024/09/07/giving-day-supporting-a-better-future-for-wildlife On 5 September 2024, The 成人大片鈥檚 ran its inaugural 鈥淕iving Day鈥; a 24-hour fundraising challenge aimed at contributing to causes that we鈥檙e passionate about. The Environment Institute highlighted the 鈥楥ombating Environmental and Wildlife Crime Research Fund鈥 as a key cause that can help address the serious threat posed by environmental and wildlife crime in Australia and combat these issues through: September 7 2024 /environment/news/list/2024/09/07/giving-day-supporting-a-better-future-for-wildlife Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science /environment/news/list/2024/09/05/eureka-prize-for-innovation-in-citizen-science Congratulations to Dr. Erinn Fagan-Jeffries September 5 2024 /environment/news/list/2024/09/05/eureka-prize-for-innovation-in-citizen-science Exciting paleontological discovery /environment/news/list/2024/09/04/exciting-paleontological-discovery Earlier this summer, gold miners in Siberia stumbled upon a remarkable find: the mummified remains of a woolly rhinoceros, complete with soft tissues and an intact horn! This discovery, made in the Oymyakonsky District of Russia, promises to deepen our understanding of these impressive Ice Age giants. September 4 2024 /environment/news/list/2024/09/04/exciting-paleontological-discovery Addressing water allocation challenges amid climate change /environment/news/list/2024/09/04/addressing-water-allocation-challenges-amid-climate-change Recent research from the 成人大片, led by Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley, underscores the urgent need to address the politicisation of water allocations as climate change impacts intensify. According to CSIRO climate models, the Murray-Darling Basin faces potential reductions in rainfall and runoff by mid-century, with predictions suggesting up to a 40% reduction in runoff under extreme scenarios.聽 September 4 2024 /environment/news/list/2024/09/04/addressing-water-allocation-challenges-amid-climate-change Plant sensitivity /environment/news/list/2024/09/01/plant-sensitivity On Thursday, 29 August, Stefan Caddy-Retalic of 成人大片 was interviewed on ABC 891 Radio Adelaide鈥檚 segment 鈥淭he Producer鈥檚 Challenge鈥 with Nikolai Beilharz. This time, Stefan addressed an intriguing listener question: Can plants feel pain? September 1 2024 /environment/news/list/2024/09/01/plant-sensitivity Nature Foundation research grant success /environment/news/list/2024/08/29/nature-foundation-research-grant-success Announcing 2024 Nature Foundation Research Grant Success!聽 August 29 2024 /environment/news/list/2024/08/29/nature-foundation-research-grant-success The bunker dilemma: navigating safety in bushfire-prone regions /environment/news/list/2024/08/28/the-bunker-dilemma-navigating-safety-in-bushfire-prone-regions As bushfire seasons intensify across Australia, the discussion surrounding safety measures for residents in high-risk areas becomes increasingly critical. In South Australia, the ban on private fireproof bunkers has sparked debate, especially as neighboring Victoria embraces similar structures. This regulatory divide raises important questions about the best ways to protect families from the devastating impacts of bushfires. August 28 2024 /environment/news/list/2024/08/28/the-bunker-dilemma-navigating-safety-in-bushfire-prone-regions Welcome new Environment Institute Manager /environment/news/list/2024/08/27/welcome-new-environment-institute-manager We are delighted to welcome to the team our new Environment Institute Manager, Dr Marina Delpin, PhD.聽 August 27 2024 /environment/news/list/2024/08/27/welcome-new-environment-institute-manager