/environment/ en /environment/news/list/2025/04/23/south-australian-biodiversity-under-threat-from-ongoing-drought-crisis Three Environment Institute members have featured in The Guardian, shedding light on how South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s historic dry spell is impacting ecosystems. Dr Stefan Caddy-Retalic spoke on widespread tree dieback across the Adelaide Hills, Dr Jess Marsh raised alarms for the critically endangered Kangaroo Island assassin spider, and Dr Katja Hogendoorn warned of a looming collapse in native bee populations. April 25 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/04/23/south-australian-biodiversity-under-threat-from-ongoing-drought-crisis /environment/news/list/2025/01/15/sprigg-ediacaran-fossil-collection-recognised-by-the-international-commission Diego García-Bellido Capdevila of the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide’s Environment Institute was key to securing global recognition for the Sprigg Ediacaran fossil collection. Now among the top 11 geological collections worldwide, it offers vital insights into the origins of complex life on Earth. January 15 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/01/15/sprigg-ediacaran-fossil-collection-recognised-by-the-international-commission /environment/news/list/2024/10/24/what-do-new-draft-guidelines-for-forever-chemicals-mean-for-australias The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released draft guidelines for acceptable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. October 24 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/10/24/what-do-new-draft-guidelines-for-forever-chemicals-mean-for-australias /environment/news/list/2024/10/23/exciting-research-on-crop-topping-pulses-in-south-australia Researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, led by Jenna Malone, and supported by the South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT), are embarking on critical trials to investigate reduced rates of paraquat for crop topping lentils and faba beans. October 23 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/10/23/exciting-research-on-crop-topping-pulses-in-south-australia /environment/news/list/2024/08/28/the-bunker-dilemma-navigating-safety-in-bushfire-prone-regions As bushfire seasons intensify across ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, the discussion surrounding safety measures for residents in high-risk areas becomes increasingly critical. August 28 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/08/28/the-bunker-dilemma-navigating-safety-in-bushfire-prone-regions