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22 October 2024

Satellite methods provide drought detection from space  

Observing sites like the Amazon basin from space has underscored the capability of satellites to better detect signs of drought, according to a new study.

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31 January 2024

Assessing impacts of drought, water extraction on groundwater from space

ARC project to identify groundwater availability and risks associated with groundwater extraction.

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9 June 2021
Cotter Dam

Can Australia be drought-proofed?

Water is critical to life and jobs, and large infrastructure projects tend to sway voters at the polling booth. Paired together, it’s easy to understand why the New Bradfield Scheme remains an issue for Queensland and Australia.

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11 January 2019
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20 September 2018

Australia needs a drought policy for the 21st century

ByProfessorPoh-Ling Tan Griffith Law School In August 2019, Scott Morrison, the country’s new Prime Minister has made “a national response...

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18 August 2016

Griffith eight win after a decade-long ‘drought’

The Griffith University men’s eight rowing team has shaken off a 10-year hoodoo to claim bragging rights at this year’s Griffith University Regatta.

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15 April 2015
Dr Sarah Ashmore with collaborators

Lime a zesty key to drought tolerant crops

You might think a lime is simply a zestyaddition to your favourite drink. But Griffith researcher Dr Sarah Ashmore knows...

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26 February 2025
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1 November 2024
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2 September 2024
Farmer

Farmer suicides may rise with climate change. Are we prepared?

Droughts, fires, and floods can have devastating consequences for farmers’ mental health. The suicide rate for Australian farmers is also almost 59 per cent higher than the general population, and research has confirmed a link between farmer suicides and extreme weather.

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