News: environment institute
TheÌýMurray-DarlingÌýBasin shows why the ‘social cost of water’ concept won’tÌýwork
Access to safe, clean water is a basicÌý. But water scarcity or barriers to access can cause conflict within and between countries.
Uncovering online sales of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n invertebrates
In the first study of its kind, researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide have investigated the level of online trade in invertebrates in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ 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 andÌýcrayfish
During droughts, ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™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.
What are ecosystem services and what do they mean for physiotherapy?
The environment has long been recognised as a determinant of health (Dahlgren & Whitehead, 2021). While determinants of health may be protective, health promoting or risk factors (Dahlgren & Whitehead, 2021), the narrative regarding the relationship between the environment and human health has largely focused on risk factors, like air, water, light and noise pollution.
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Success at the 2023 SA Environment Awards
It was a successful night for Environment Institute members at the 2023 South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s Environment Awards, with Professor receiving the Jill Hudson Award for Environment Protection and Professor receiving a certificate of commendation for research in the Pelzer Prize.
Recycling marine plastics to save wildlife
Protecting turtles from marine debris strewn across the Northern Territory coastline and recycling plastic pollution is the focus of a new ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide-led project.
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Here for Good
The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ is committed to a sustainable future, and has ambitions to lead and deliver positive and sustainable change for good. Solving known and evolving problems of today, and preparing our emerging leaders for tomorrow, is our strength.
Rising to the Challenge
, Interim Director of the Environment Institute, gives a brief snapshot of the vital environmental research – and actions – underway at our ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.

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