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Nature’s resilience to bushfires

It’s inspiring to hear about the resilience of the Australian bush following devastating fires. The perspective from the Environment Institute’s Wayne Boardman highlights an important aspect of the ecosystem: that fire is a natural part of its life cycle. Many native plants have evolved to not only withstand fire but to thrive in its aftermath.Ìý

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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.

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TREENET National Street Tree Symposium success

Over 330 delegates attended the recent , held in Adelaide in September, making it the most successful ever!

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Re-examining residential risk as climate change intensifies

While stories about the stoic community response to the devastating Queensland and New South Wales floods might be inspiring, according to ³ÉÈË´óƬ researcher in geography, environment and population, Associate Professor Douglas Bardsley, the reality of global warming requires that we confront the human and economic costs head-on.

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Averting disaster with UNHaRMED software

It’s an unsettling prognosis. Driven by climate change, population growth and economic development, natural hazards —such as the recent bushfires in Australia and the US, heatwaves in Europe, and floods in Japan—will in coming years become an even bigger threat.

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As climate change worsens Adelaide will become a 50 degree city

Climate change means Adelaide is already on a path towards unavoidable destruction. But if we act now, we can avoid the worst, says environmental expert Robert Hill.

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Environment Institute members shine with multiple ARC Discovery Projects funded for 2021

Congratulations to the efforts of our sensational team. Images shown are of Environment Institute members.

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Scientists fight to save a glittering green bee after the Kangaroo Island summer fires

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