New research from the University of Adelaide has shown that climate and economic factors are the main drivers of farmers leaving their properties in the Murray-Darling Basin, not reduced water for irrigation as commonly claimed.
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Half a Million Crabs Killed by Plastic Debris on Remote Islands
Researcher says marine plastic is a problem worldwide, and comparable hermit crab losses on a global scale would have important implications for ecosystems.
First ‘Proof’ That the Clock is Ticking on British Farm Soils
Research into a UK arable farm has indicated that the soil could be eroded to the point of bedrock exposure within two centuries.
New Study Models Impact of Calving on Retreat of Thwaites Glacier
The loss of the ice shelf supporting one of Antarctica’s most vulnerable glaciers could hasten its collapse, a new study finds.
Capital Costs: Yale Research Offers Truer Calculation of ‘Footprint’ of Purchases
Researchers at Yale have created a model that enables more accurate calculations of the environmental footprints associated with a range of industrial processes — and the products and services we purchase.
Providing Nature-Based Solutions for Landscape Sustainability
An EU-funded initiative is developing a research strategy to address environmental challenges and offer multiple benefits.