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Clare PeddieClimate and Environment editor

Clare Peddie is the climate and environment editor at The Advertiser driving the Green Zone campaign. She joined The Advertiser in 2006 having previously worked at the CSIRO, universities and research institutes. A passionate science communicator with an extensive and ever-expanding network of contacts, she thrives on exploring new ideas with talented people. Follow @ClarePeddie

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Latest

What climate change means for rain

HARDER. Faster. More. Climate change is going to mess with how our rain falls, and it means more flash floods. That will have a big effect on our houses and roads — but we’re not ready.

Fine crop of scientists standing tall

HEADS above the rest, ten of South Australia’s finest young scientists have received 2018 Tall Poppy Awards. Meet the latest crop.

Opinion

Why I’m not sharing my medical reports

ELISA Black signed up to My Health Record years ago but has now opted out it, amid fears that it lacks digital security.

My Health Record: Should we opt in or opt out?

AUSTRALIA’S health care system is entering the digital age with a new approach to record keeping, but privacy and security concerns are raging. We explain how the My Health Record debate has unfolded so far and ask you to have your say by VOTING NOW.

Amazing predators rejoin zoo family

ONE of the world’s most cunning predators are back at Adelaide Zoo after 40 years and have made their presence known to the public.

Head start for whiz kids in race to uni

TALENTED school students are getting a head start on their university studies while still at school and subjects count towards the SACE, ATAR and bachelor’s degree.

Why the British can’t handle the heat

ENGLAND is struggling through a heatwave that’s hit 32C — but before we scoff, there’s a reason so many people in the UK can’t cope with it. And the heatwave has huge implications for the world.

Chance for the perfect craft beer just went up a notch

CRAFT beer makers, rejoice — a range of different flavours and malts are within grasp thanks to a scientific breakthrough that could also mean big things for the big brewers.

Uni leads charge to leave other batteries for dead

WHILE charge times of all our gizmos are making impressive stride — an University of Adelaide scientist has plans to make the world’s first battery that could leave those charge times for dead!

Big mamma makes majestic return

WHALE-watchers have witnessed the return of Shamrock the southern right whale, last seen in 2013.

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