/environment/ en /environment/news/list/2025/03/27/are-we-witnessing-a-major-setback-for-australias-nature-protection-laws A new bill introduced to Parliament seeks to limit the federal government’s ability to reconsider past environmental approvals, even when new evidence shows harm. The move is tied to ongoing salmon farming in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour, putting the endangered Maugean skate at further risk. Dr Phillipa C. McCormack, Environment Institute Future Making Fellow, explores the consequences in her piece for The Conversation, calling for urgent reform of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s outdated environmental laws. March 27 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/03/27/are-we-witnessing-a-major-setback-for-australias-nature-protection-laws /environment/news/list/2024/11/29/national-parks-a-prescription-for-public-health Visiting a national park can save our healthcare system billions of dollars. November 29 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/29/national-parks-a-prescription-for-public-health /environment/news/list/2024/11/05/nature-disconnection-and-eco-anxiety-whats-happening-to-young-people A recent study by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has explored the rise of eco-anxiety and nature disconnection among young people. November 05 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/05/nature-disconnection-and-eco-anxiety-whats-happening-to-young-people /environment/news/list/2024/10/07/exciting-times-as-australia-hosts-the-inaugural-global-nature-positive-summit As biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse threaten our planet and economic stability, this Summit (held on 7 to 8 October) gathers leaders from government, business, academia, environmental groups, and Indigenous Peoples to forge a nature positive path for the future. October 07 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/10/07/exciting-times-as-australia-hosts-the-inaugural-global-nature-positive-summit /environment/news/list/2024/08/29/nature-foundation-research-grant-success Announcing 2024 Nature Foundation Research Grant Success!  August 29 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/08/29/nature-foundation-research-grant-success /environment/news/list/2024/08/08/reason-for-hope-tour-dr-jane-goodall-fireside-chat Professor Andrew Lowe, EI Director, had the privilege of spending time on stage with living icon Dr Jane Goodall during a public lecture as part of the The Jane Goodall Institute ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s Reasons for Hope Tour in Adelaide during July.  August 08 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/08/08/reason-for-hope-tour-dr-jane-goodall-fireside-chat /environment/news/list/2024/02/21/event-womadelaide-the-planet-talks-program-live The Planet Talk program is now live. February 21 2024 Belinda Gosden /environment/news/list/2024/02/21/event-womadelaide-the-planet-talks-program-live /environment/news/list/2024/02/21/event-wild-earth-oceania-film-festival Get ready for an unforgettable cinematic experience at the Inaugural Wild Earth Oceania Film Festival, taking place in Adelaide from January 16th to 24th. February 21 2024 Belinda Gosden /environment/news/list/2024/02/21/event-wild-earth-oceania-film-festival