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Empowering Young People Through Housing, Support, and Green Spaces
In a heartfelt story of resilience and hope, Hailie Hansen and Xander Parker, both 19, have found stability and community in an affordable housing program in Adelaide, designed for young people at risk of homelessness. Thanks to Anglicare's program, they now live independently in a supportive environment, learning essential life skills and getting the help they need to manage everyday tasks.
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Urgent Action Needed to Protect ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s Freshwater Fish Species from Extinction
A groundbreaking study has revealed that 35 freshwater fish species across ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog are at risk of extinction, including the Kangaroo River perch, which hasn’t been seen in the wild for over 26 years.
The Cycle of Influence, Laws and Nature
What is the Law's role, locally and internationally, in implementing good practises and emerging technologies to remedy declining biodiversity and a changing climate? Are legal systems too cumbersome to act with the urgency demanded by academia, community and industry?
New Study to Investigate PFAS in ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Livestock
The is embarking on a critical national research project to understand the prevalence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn livestock. This study, funded by the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, aims to assess the risks of PFAS contamination through the use of biosolids and wastewater effluent as fertilizers on agricultural land.
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Global Wildlife Enforcement – Policy, Challenges, and Opportunities for Change
On 12 November, the was delighted to host a Special Seminar by : Global Wildlife Enforcement – Policy, Challenges, and Opportunities for Change presented to the 's Research Community.
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Cosmic Radiation Could Degrade Medications on Long Space Missions
New research published in Advanced Healthcare Materials highlights a significant challenge for deep space missions: cosmic radiation may rapidly degrade medications, turning them into potentially harmful substances.
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The extreme floods which devastated Spain are hitting more often. Is ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog ready for the next one?
The ’s Professor has co-authored an article in The Conversation that reveals some startling figures about the risk of extreme flooding in ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog.
DAFF timber testing trial reveals urgent need for stronger illegal logging laws
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 ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn market. The trial tested 146 timber products from 39 distinct species using advanced scientific techniques such as DNA analysis and stable isotope testing. Shockingly, 25% of the products tested showed inconsistencies with declared species or origin.
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Nature disconnection and eco-anxiety: what’s happening to young people?
A recent study by the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide has explored the rise of eco-anxiety and nature disconnection among young people. Analysing 122 research articles, the study highlights how the growing concern about the environment is affecting the mental health of children and young adults.
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Nature’s resilience to bushfires
It’s inspiring to hear about the resilience of the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn bush following devastating fires. The perspective from the Environment Institute’s Wayne Boardman highlights an important aspect of the ecosystem: that fire is a natural part of its life cycle. Many native plants have evolved to not only withstand fire but to thrive in its aftermath.Ìý
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