News: The Conversation

Future risk of coral bleaching set to itensify globally

Photo of bleached corals
Posted on Jun 27 2024 by Belinda Gosden

An international team of researchers led by the Ӱֱ of Adelaide has projected future marine heatwaves will cause coral reefs to be at severe risk of bleaching for longer periods than previously seen.

[Read more about Future risk of coral bleaching set to itensify globally]

Murray-Darling Basin water theft laws suck more than river irrigation pumps

Murray-Darling Basin
Posted on Apr 22 2024 by Belinda Gosden

Water is one of Ӱֱ’s most valuable commodities.

[Read more about Murray-Darling Basin water theft laws suck more than river irrigation pumps]

Adelaide is losing 75,000 trees a year. Tree-removal laws must be tightened if we want our cities to be liveable and green

Adelaide
Posted on Apr 11 2024 by Leah Panakera-Thorpe

Large areas of concrete and asphalt absorb and radiate heat, creating an “urban heat island effect”. It puts cities at risk of overheating as they are than surrounding areas.

[Read more about Adelaide is losing 75,000 trees a year. Tree-removal laws must be tightened if we want our cities to be liveable and green]

RSS News Feed
Facebook and twitter

Newsletter & social media

Join us for a sensational mix of news, events and research at the Environment Institute. Find out aboutnew initiatives andshare with your friends what's happening.