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Four in 40: More efficient management of water supply infrastructure – Event
The Water Research Centre and SA Water, in conjunction with SA Water Knowledge Sharing seminar, presents the latest “Four in 40″ forum to be held on Thursday 16th August 2012 at the SA Water House. The forum is titled “More efficient management of water supply infrastructure”. Presentations: Recent Advancements in Research into Non-Invasive Pipe Condition […]
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Wayne Meyer discusses the environmental future of Australia
The current state of the environment is an international priority. This requires us to develop and implement solutions for its health, our wellbeing and to sustain our economy. While there are a mutlitude of questions and unknowns surrounding the future of the Australian environment, the decisions we make now can define the environmental outlook for […]
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New Paper: The extinction of the Giant Moa was not caused by climate change
A new paper titled ‘The effect of climate and environmental change on the megafaunal moa of New Zealand in the absence of humans‘ investigates using ancient DNA to assess the effect of climate and environmental changes on the now extinct Giant Moa. The researchers discovered that climate and environmental changes did not have a signifcant […]
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Biosecurity: Analysing Australia’s current and future biosecurity landscape
Higher-risk importers and exporters, and their products, are amongst a collection of biosecurity concerns that need to be targeted to ensure high levels of biosecurity continue in Australia. Recent reviews of Australian biosecurity have argued strongly that current security systems, including quarantine inspection, are more efficient and effective if they target potentially high-risk importers and […]
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Four in 40: Managing carbon in catchments – Podcast now available
The podcast from the most recent “Four in 40” seminar, hosted by the Water Research Centre and the Department for Environment, Water & Natural Resources (DEWNR)on Monday 23 July, “Managing carbon in catchments” is now available. Speakers were: Dr Todd Wallace, Department for Environment, Water & Natural Resources Associate Professor Rob Reid, University of Adelaide […]
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New Paper: The Australian desert and the diverse variety of fauna that survive in the arid region
A new paper titled ‘Desert Springs: Deep Phylogeographic Structure in an Ancient Endemic Crustacean (Phreatomerus latipes)‘ investigates the Australian desert and the diverse multitude of animals that call the arid landscape home. The paper specifically focuses on the diverse variety of fauna that exist throughout the Great Artesian Basin in central Australia. The paper involves […]
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New Paper: Avoiding a biodiversity collapse in tropical forest areas
Please visit senior author Corey Bradshaw’s blog A new paper titled ‘Averting a biodiversity collapse in tropical forest protected areas‘ investigates the plight of the protected tropical reserves around the planet. The researchers argue that while most tropical reserves were helping with protection of their forest, approximately half were struggling to maintain their original biodiversity. […]
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SA Scientist of the Year Finalist – Professor Alan Cooper
The Environment Institute would like to congratulate Professor Alan Cooper on his nomination as a finalist for the South Australian Scientist of the Year Award. Professor Cooper is one of five finalists for the award which celebrates the outstanding achievements of South Australia’s best and brightest scientists. He was nominated for his exceptional work as […]
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New Report: A stock assessment and future management report on the Australian Sardine
A new report titled ‘Movement patterns and stock structure of Australian sardine, Sardinops sagax, off South Australia and the East Coast: implications for future stock assessment and management‘ helps to determine the structure and movement of sardines off South Australia and the east coast of Australia to provide advice to stakeholders. By analysing the facts […]
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