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Safeguarding Brisbane’s Waterways 

A Study of Enterococci in Brisbane’s Waterways  Brisbane’s waterways are central to social life and recreation. However, rising enterococci levels—an indicator of faecal contamination—pose a serious risk to public health. The Brisbane City Council monitors enterococci levels across eleven popular sites and publishes the data publicly. The Brisbane Waterwise team at THRIVE Project conducted a detailed statistical analysis revealing problematic trends, […]

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Environment, Health, THRIVE News

Interceptors: River Cleaning Systems

Approximately 1000 rivers worldwide contribute to the majority of ocean pollution (The Ocean Cleanup, 2021). Ocean pollution is a significant threat to marine life and ecosystem health, concerning the THRIVE Focus Foundational Factor (FFF) of Strong Sustainability. This FFF works towards creating an evironment that benefits nature. This pollution also impacts human health and recreational

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