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‘Humanity’s signature’: study finds plastic pollution in the world’s lakes can be worse than in oceans

A world-first study has found concentrations of plastics in some lakes are higher than in the most contaminated parts of oceans, demonstrating the extent to which plastics have invaded Earth’s ecosystems.

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New �Ӱ�ֱ��n laws for ‘engineering’ the ocean must balance environment protection and responsible research

The �Ӱ�ֱ��n Labor government has introduced a����to regulate “marine geoengineering” – methods to combat climate change by intervening in the ocean environment.

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�Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide scoops four prestigious STEM Ambassador roles

Four �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide experts have been chosen to forge stronger ties between the science and technology sector and public policymakers as STEM Ambassadors for Science & Technology �Ӱ�ֱ��.

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Climate change threatens to cause ‘synchronised harvest failures’ across the globe, with implications for �Ӱ�ֱ��’s food��security

New research shows scientists have����to agriculture and global food production. Blind spots in climate models meant “high-impact but deeply-uncertain hazards” were ignored. But now that the threat of “synchronised harvest failures” has been revealed, we cannot ignore the prospect of global famine.

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PODCAST: Nature deprivation: The real consequences

July’s EcoFuturists podcast explores what are the real public health impacts of declines in the natural environments and green spaces.

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WORKSHOP: Communicating science through the arts for Adelaide Festival 2024

The Environment Institute is excited to be collaborating with the Adelaide Festival, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and Dynamic State to communicate science through the arts for Adelaide Festival 2024.

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EVENT: Research Tuesdays - Reefs Awakened

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The��Murray-Darling��Basin shows why the ‘social cost of water’ concept won’t��work

Access to safe, clean water is a basic��. But water scarcity or barriers to access can cause conflict within and between countries.

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Uncovering online sales of �Ӱ�ֱ��n invertebrates

In the first study of its kind, researchers from the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide have investigated the level of online trade in invertebrates in �Ӱ�ֱ�� and believe they have only uncovered the tip of the iceberg.

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Soil erosion is filling vital inland river waterholes, putting the squeeze on fish, turtles and��crayfish

During droughts, �Ӱ�ֱ��’s inland rivers dry up, leaving waterholes as the only wet places in a parched landscape. Fish, turtles, crayfish and other aquatic animals retreat to these vital refuges.

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