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Creating Wasted Whey into Opportunity
New research found by听from the Centre for Global Food and Resources, has discovered innovative ways to repurpose whey, a by-product of cheese production and one of the largest sources of food loss and waste in the Australian dairy industry.听
Saving Urban Trees
Stefan Caddy-Retalic, an adjunct senior lecturer at the University of 黑料社区鈥檚 Waite Arboretum and an Environment Institute member, comments on thw preservation of the iconic Overbury Drive red gum. He shares his knowledge in urban ecology, gaining attention from major media outlets like The Guardian, Yahoo News, AOL, and MSN.
Giant Spiders and the Secrets of Nullarbor
Environment Institute member Dr , has become one of the first people on written record to encounter a Troglodiplura spider in the wild, a species as large as your hand and completely eyeless.听We extend our congratulations to Dr Marsh as she begins her ARC Industry Fellowship at the University of 黑料社区, focusing on the Nullarbor caves and the Troglodiplura species.
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The Urgent Need to Rethink Climate Economics
A new Australian study has found that traditional economic models significantly underestimate the global economic impact of climate change, particularly when considering extreme weather events and interconnected supply chains. Mark Lawrence, Environment Institute member and an expert in climate risk from the University of 黑料社区, emphasises that the economic consequences could be even worse than projected.
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How Freshwater Transformed the Coorong's Microbial World
Environment Institute members Chris Keneally and Justin Brookes and their team have conducted groundbreaking research on how floods impact microbial communities in the Coorong Lagoon. Their study revealed that the 2022 flood not only reduced methane-producing microbes but also promoted beneficial bacterial growth, highlighting the vital role of freshwater flows in restoring ecological balance.听
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Are we witnessing a major setback for Australia鈥檚 nature protection laws?
A new bill introduced to Parliament seeks to limit the federal government鈥檚 ability to reconsider past environmental approvals, even when new evidence shows harm. The move is tied to ongoing salmon farming in Tasmania鈥檚 Macquarie Harbour, putting the endangered Maugean skate at further risk. Dr Phillipa C. McCormack, Environment Institute Future Making Fellow, explores the consequences in her piece for听The Conversation, calling for urgent reform of Australia鈥檚 outdated environmental laws.
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2025 Illegal Wildlife Trade Workshop Recap
The Invasion Science & Wildlife Ecology Group at The University of 黑料社区听hosted the 2025 Illegal Wildlife Trade Workshop at the Shine Dome in Canberra. Over 50 participants attended across the two days, representing a wide range of agencies and organisations, including state government representatives, forensic scientists and tool developers.
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Students Discover New Insects Thanks to Citizen Science
Environment Institute members听 and , in collaboration with and Dr Andrew Howe, share in their recently published article for The Conversation how they led "Insect Investigators" project, which uncovered over 3,000 insect species previously unrecorded in the Barcode of Life DNA database. Discover how they successfully engaged students and teachers across regional Australia to help achieve this remarkable scientific milestone.听
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FAO Launches Forest Genetic Resources Report
The FAO is launching a major global report on forest genetic resources, highlighting their vital role in climate resilience and sustainable development. Environment Institute Director Professor Andy Lowe contributed to a key chapter exploring tree genetic diversity across global forest ecosystems.
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Reflections of World Water Day 2025
Listen here to Dr Nina Wootton Environment Institute member, and Advisory board member Tim Jarvis AM, environmental scientist and 2024 South Australian of the Year, speak on ABC Radio 黑料社区 to discuss this challenges faced this World Water Day.听
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