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Murray-Darling Basin water theft laws suck more than river irrigation pumps
Water is one of Australia鈥檚 most valuable commodities. Rights to take water from our nation鈥檚 largest river system, the Murray-Darling Basin, are worth almost A$100 billion. These rights can be bought and sold or leased, with trade exceeding . But water is also being stolen (no-one knows how much) and the thieves usually get away with it.
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Defining the potential for mangrove-based agribusiness transformation in the coastal Mekong Delta, Vietnam
The Mekong Delta region in Vietnam is facing several development challenges but the Government of Vietnam (GoV) is committed overcoming these and support the growth of the agricultural sector in the region. The Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) recently awarded Environment Institute鈥檚 Future Making Fellow, Dr Pham Thu Thuy, $471,200 for a project on 鈥楧efining the potential for mangrove-based agribusiness transformation in the coastal Mekong Delta鈥.
Scientists seek your soil for century-chemical study
成人大片 researchers are calling on South Australian citizen scientists to donate soil samples from their backyard gardens for a study examining how widely spread听per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances听(PFAS) are in our home gardens.
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Adelaide is losing 75,000 trees a year. Tree-removal laws must be tightened if we want our cities to be liveable and green
Large areas of concrete and asphalt absorb and radiate heat, creating an 鈥渦rban heat island effect鈥. It puts cities at risk of overheating as they are than surrounding areas.
Heat stress from ocean warming harms octopus vision
While climate change has led to an increase in the abundance of octopuses, heat stress from projected ocean warming could impair their vision and impact the survivability of the species.
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Exploring ancient DNA for environmental insights
Ancient environmental DNA (aeDNA) has revolutionised the study of ancient environments and the evolution of living things. It helps researchers unlock secrets found in sediments, ice, and water and has transformed our understanding of past biodiversity across different timescales, from decades to thousands of years ago. The Environment Institute is privileged to support the training of highly specialised experts in these cutting-edge techniques.
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When it comes to happy kids, it鈥檚 natural
Today, March 20th, marks the International Day of Happiness 2024, a day which aims to make people around the world realise the importance of happiness within their lives.
Wildlife in our homes: Australian reptiles in the global exotic pet market
On March 3rd we celebrate World Wildlife Day, and the theme for 2024 is "Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation." We are thrilled to feature the research of our guest blogger, Sebastian Chekunov, a PhD candidate from Dr.听's Invasion Ecology research group. Dr Cassey is an ARC Industry听Laureate听Fellow, Combatting Wildlife Crime and Preventing Environmental Harm.
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Rainy day ice age in the global south
An international study of the mineral deposits in stalactites in South Australia鈥檚 Naracoorte Caves, has shed new light on climate conditions in the Southern Hemisphere during ice ages.
Event: WOMADelaide The Planet Talks program live
The Planet Talk program is now live. As a proud sponsors, the Environment Institute is eagerly looking forward to WOMAD鈥檚 The Planet Talk. We believe that The Planet Talks is a great platform to discuss critical environmental issues and create awareness among people and are excited to be a part of this significant event. Don鈥檛 forget to check it out!
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