News: biodiversity
Booms, Busts, and Breakthroughs: 30 years of Science at Arid Recovery
On November 19, the , in collaboration with Arid Recovery, hosted an insightful celebration that focussed on the science driving ecological restoration in arid environments. Titled "Booms, Busts, and Breakthroughs," leading experts shared their knowledge on conservation science and the vital role of partnerships in restoring Australia鈥檚 threatened species and ecosystems.
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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 center. The recent approval of the Stony Creek Wind Farm in Queensland has sparked debate about the balance between clean energy and the preservation of local wildlife.
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Urgent Action Needed to Protect Australia鈥檚 Freshwater Fish Species from Extinction
A groundbreaking study has revealed that 35 freshwater fish species across Australia are at risk of extinction, including the Kangaroo River perch, which hasn鈥檛 been seen in the wild for over 26 years.
The Cycle of Influence, Laws and Nature
What is the Law's role, locally and internationally, in implementing good practises and emerging technologies to remedy declining biodiversity and a changing climate? Are legal systems too cumbersome to act with the urgency demanded by academia, community and industry?
Can scientists really bring extinct species back to life?
A thought-provoking discussion on featuring the Environment Institute鈥檚 Associate Professor Jeremy Austin from the 成人大片. The topic? The recent advancements in de-extinction led by the biotech company Colossal, particularly their efforts to sequence the thylacine genome using well-preserved DNA in the Tasmanian tiger.
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Trees are not the problem: a holistic approach to reverse deforestation
In the fight against deforestation, it's crucial to look beyond just the trees. Ignoring human factors and systemic issues can leave us directionless in addressing this pressing challenge.
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Exciting times as Australia hosts the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit in Sydney
As biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse threaten our planet and economic stability, this Summit (held on 7 to 8 October) gathers leaders from government, business, academia, environmental groups, and Indigenous Peoples to forge a nature positive path for the future.
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:
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Plant sensitivity
On Thursday, 29 August, of 成人大片 was interviewed on ABC 891 Radio Adelaide鈥檚 segment 鈥淭he Producer鈥檚 Challenge鈥 with . This time, Stefan addressed an intriguing listener question: Can plants feel pain?
Nature Foundation research grant success
Announcing 2024 Nature Foundation Research Grant Success!听
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