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Best practices for conceptual modelling
Conceptual modelling is a technique used to represent a system to inform people of a particular scenario. It’s widely used in environmental management and planning to inform decision makers. However, the use of conceptual modelling comes undone when applied inappropriately. In response to the inappropriate use of conceptual modelling, research by the Environment Institute’s Professor Holger […]
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The role of phytoplankton as pre-cursors for disinfection by-product formation
Water quality remains one of the greatest concerns with regards to human health. Treating water with disinfectants is critical to eliminate pathogenic micro-organisms. However, disinfecting water sources leads to disinfection by-products, which have been related to birth-defects and cancers. New research by the Environment Institute’s Professor Justin Brookes has identified the role of phytopkankton in the build-up […]
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Podcast: Carp in our rivers
Professor Justin Brookes from the University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute spoke with Ian Henschke on 891 ABC Adelaide recently, discussing a potential bio-control agent designed to control the carp problems we have in our rivers. Managing the current carp infestation problem in the Murray River systems has benefits and risks, and how we manage those can all have […]
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World Water Day 2016: Maintaining our most precious resource
Tuesday March 22 is the United Nations World Water Day. Most people in the developed world take the ability to turn on the tap and access clean, safe drinking water for granted. However, a staggering 1 billion people still do not have access to potable water or improved sanitation. Even the word “access” is misleading, as […]
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Podcast: achieving global water goals
Turning on a tap and receiving clean, safe water in our homes is often taken for granted. But, for many people across the globe that simply isn’t reality. Reliable access to water and adequate sanitation are key to better outcomes in life, such as employment and education. How can we develop more simple, low cost […]
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New research shows climate change is warming the world’s lakes
Lakes around the world are warming due to climate change. This increase in lake temperatures is threatening ecosystems and fresh water resources across the globe. Associate Professor Justin Brookes from the University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute was one of 64 scientists around the world who took part in research published in the journal Geographical Research […]
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Vodcast: The volatile future of Australia’s water
In the World Economic Forum’s recently released 2015 global risk assessment, the threat identified as having the greatest potential impact was “water crises”. As our population grows and climate changes, the effective management of water resources will become increasingly critical; not just for the survival of communities and industries, but entire regions. So how should […]
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Waterisk – A Research Tuesdays Forum
In the World Economic Forum’s recently released 2015 global risk assessment, the threat identified as having the greatest potential impact was “water crises”. As our population grows and climate changes, the effective management of water resources will become increasingly critical; not just for the survival of communities and industries, but entire regions, with so-called “water […]
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Safe, clean drinking water defines civilisation
Associate Professor Justin Brookes from the University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute, recently wrote a piece for The Huffington Post as part of their “What’s Working: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)” blog series. Access to clean, safe and secure water sources is essential in order for communities to be able to thrive. Unfortunately there are still many communities […]
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Podcast: Impact of climate change on harmful algal blooms
Radio Adelaide recently interviewed Dr Anna Rigosi, a post-doctoral research fellow at the Water Research Centre at the University of Adelaide’s Environment Institute about her study into the impacts of climate change on algal blooms. Dr Rigosi’s research focuses on the interaction between climate change and nutrients controlling bacterial blooms in fresh water. She believes […]
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