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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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide.
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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!
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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When the invaders are locked out: Bringing back threatened native species in outback ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥
In the latest Eco Futurists episode, Director Professor chats with and of , a non-profit dedicated to conserving threatened species in South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s Roxby Downs.
Mosquito control and ecosystem health: Insights from Prof. Philip Weinstein
Professor Philip Weinstein, Environment Institute member, emphasised the need for mosquito control methods that don't eradicate the species, highlighting their role in ecosystems and the broader impact on human health.
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Exposing gaps in wildlife trade: 30,000 species traded in the U.S. without global oversight
An international study, involving the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, reveals over 30,000 wild species traded in the U.S., uncovering critical gaps in global wildlife trade regulations and underscoring the need for stronger protections to preserve biodiversity.
Is explainable AI (XAI) in hydrology living up to the hype?
Professor Holger Maier's recent workÌýwarns that while Explainable AI (XAI) holds promise for hydrology, it doesn't always improve decision-making.
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Sprigg Ediacaran fossil collection recognised by the International Commission on Geoheritage
Diego GarcÃa-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.
A walk in the park? The park systems that help shape our cities, cultures, and civic identities
Eco Futurists episode 15 is out now: hear from Host Environment Institute Director Prof Andy Lowe, joined by Matthew Skjonsberg, Director of the Praxis Institute in Switzerland.
Celebrating ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s remarkable Echidnas and citizen science
Learn howÌýyou can help researchers by sharing your echidna sightings!
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