News: sustainability
National parks: A prescription for public health?
Visiting a national park can save our healthcare system billions of dollars.
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New ARC research funding: Over $1.9M in support for projects led by members of the Environment Institute
The (ARC) has announced funding outcomes for new projects in their Discovery Scheme that aim to advance ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s knowledge and contribute to a wide range of scientific, environmental, and social benefits.
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 centre.
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Empowering young people through housing, support, and green spaces
In a heartfelt story of resilience and hope, Hailie Hansen and Xander Parker, both 19, have found stability and community in an affordable housing program in Adelaide, designed for young people at risk of homelessness.
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Urgent action needed to protect ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s freshwater fish species from extinction
A groundbreaking study has revealed that 35 freshwater fish species across ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ are at risk of extinction, including the Kangaroo River perch, which hasn’t been seen in the wild for over 26 years.
New study to investigate PFAS in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n livestock
The is embarking on a critical national research project to understand the prevalence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n livestock.
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DAFF timber testing trial reveals urgent need for stronger illegal logging laws
The results of the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s (DAFF) recent timber testing trial have highlighted critical gaps in the traceability and legality of timber products entering the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n market.
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Nature disconnection and eco-anxiety: What’s happening to young people?
A recent study by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has explored the rise of eco-anxiety and nature disconnection among young people.
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Exciting news for climate adaptation in the Murray-Darling Basin!
Two northern Victorian Catchment Management Authorities are embarking on a groundbreaking study to assess climate change risks to water resources, supported by over $3 million in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Government funding through the CRC program.
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New research highlights the threat of microplastics to dolphins
A recent study has revealed that dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico are inhaling microplastics, raising concerns about potential lung damage and broader implications for marine health.
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