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Is ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Ready for a 20-Year Megadrought?
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s droughts are becoming longer and more intense, new research from Dr Georgy Falster at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide suggests the country could face megadroughts lasting 20 or more years. Supported by an ARC DECRA Fellowship, Dr Falster is taking a holistic approach by combining historical data from tree rings, weather records, and climate models to better understand past droughts and predict future risks. Her work aims to improve national preparedness and ensure droughts don’t become disasters.
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Rising Temperatures Linked to Growing Mental Health Burden in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥
Environment Institute member Professor Peng Bi has led a landmark study that links rising temperatures to an increasing burden of mental and behavioural disorders in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥, including depression and anxiety. The data highlights the urgent need for climate adaption, as it projected up to a 50% increased in mental health impacts by 2050 if no action is taken.ÌýThe peer-reviewed study was published in Nature Climate Change and featured in ABCÌýOnline.
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2024 Resilient Youth Report Finds Concerning Decline in Students Connection to Nature
The recently released 2024 Resilient Youth Report by WiLDLab reveals a concerning decline in students' connection to nature. For the first time, the report links this disconnection to student wellbeing, as highlighted by project lead and Environment Institute member Dr Mark Kohler.
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