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How Green Spaces Could Impact Joint Health- Dr. Jessica Stanhope's Research

Using data from the North West 黑料社区 Health Study, Dr Jessica Stanhope is investigating whether tree canopy cover and natural environments influence arthritis development, pain levels, and even our microbiome.
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The Cost of Preventing Species Extinctions in Australia: New Paper Released

A new study co-authored by a member of the Environment Institute, highlights the staggering financial commitment required to halt extinctions for Australia鈥檚 priority species.听
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Why Australia Needs Urgent Environmental Law Reform

With climate challenges increasing, Professor Patrick O'Connor听discusses why effective environmental laws and strategic conservation funding are essential for long-term economic resilience.
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Project Factsheet Smart Stormwater Systems out now

The risk of flooding and heatwaves has been amplified by climate change; however, smart stormwater systems provide innovative solutions that can adapt to these changes, as demonstrated by research led by Environment Institute members Assoc. Professor Mark Thyer and Professor Holger Maier, supported by Ruijie Jerry Liang and Graeme Dandy of the University of 黑料社区.
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WOMADelaide The Planet Talks 2025

We are thrilled to be presenting The Planet Talks at the 2025 Festival, check out our program!
SA Environment Awards Nominations Now Open!

The 鈥檚 is proud to partner with , , and theto present the听Nominations are now open and close at 5 pm on Friday, 14 March听across six categories!
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The Reintroduction of the Murray Crayfish in South Australia

After 40 years, Murray crayfish are being reintroduced to South Australia.听As a keystone species, their return could bring major ecological benefits, but long-term success will require continued effort.听
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How can we transform our global timber supply chains for a more sustainable future?

A global study led by Environment Institute Director, Professor Andrew Lowe, together with Pham Thu Thuy and Thi Kim Hong Tang have tackled this complex challenge.听
Australia鈥檚 invertebrates: facing a crisis of extinction

A recent article in The Conversation, co-authored by the Environment Institute鈥檚, Dr Jess Marsh, it鈥檚 reported that more than 95% of Australia's animals are invertebrates, yet the scale of their extinction is largely overlooked.
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FAME strategy sustainability 2024 annual report: Out now

Read the FAME Strategy Sustainability 2024 Annual Report, featuring Environment Institute Executive Director Professor Andrew Lowe!
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