environmental impact /environment/ en Why ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Needs Urgent Environmental Law Reform /environment/news/list/2025/02/18/why-australia-needs-urgent-environmental-law-reform With climate challenges increasing, Professor Patrick O'Connor discusses why effective environmental laws and strategic conservation funding are essential for long-term economic resilience. February 06 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/02/18/why-australia-needs-urgent-environmental-law-reform New ARC research funding: Over $1.9M in support for projects led by members of the Environment Institute /environment/news/list/2024/11/28/new-arc-research-funding-over-19m-in-support-for-projects-led-by-members-of The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Research Council (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. November 28 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/28/new-arc-research-funding-over-19m-in-support-for-projects-led-by-members-of The environment impact of wind farms in Queensland /environment/news/list/2024/11/27/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. November 27 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/27/the-environment-impact-of-wind-farms-in-queensland DAFF timber testing trial reveals urgent need for stronger illegal logging laws /environment/news/list/2024/11/06/daff-timber-testing-trial-reveals-urgent-need-for-stronger-illegal-logging 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. November 06 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/06/daff-timber-testing-trial-reveals-urgent-need-for-stronger-illegal-logging