15 - Life on Land

Search all articles within the 15 - Life on Land Sustainable Development Goal

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14 October 2024

Survey reveals Australian’s lukewarm response to urgent action on global heating 

Fears for Great Barrier Reef, nuclear power and cost-of-living pressures among concerns.

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9 October 2024
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4 October 2024
Cruel Summer

Project to manage heat in homes puts power in hands of users 

The second phase of a trial to implement a heat-detection system inside the homes of senior Australians will this time...

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4 October 2024

GBR water quality targets can be achieved with gully remediation

Study demonstrates significant reduction in sediment run-off via large-scale remediation of alluvial gullies.  

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30 September 2024

Study finds sensory enjoyment of nature is universal 

People in four different countries enjoy the same forest sights, sounds and smells.

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17 September 2024

Our cities are losing the small, colourful songbirds that give us the most joy

Urbanisation in Brisbane is causing a decline in colorful, melodious bird species, particularly small ones. The loss of green spaces and increased infrastructure threatens the birds that enhance urban life.

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12 September 2024

Planet and people will prosper if resources are better shared

Griffith co-authors play key role in global study to identify sustainable and equitable boundaries for shared resources.

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3 September 2024

Colourful, melodious birds at risk from poor urban planning 

Loss of green spaces and fragmented landscapes leading to less 'attractive' birds in urban areas.

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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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27 August 2024
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