Bad Vibrations: Understanding how noise pollution affects soil health. This project will investigate how human-generated noise pollution affects soil health, an overlooked but critical environmental i

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Bad Vibrations: Understanding how noise pollution affects soil health. This project will investigate how human-generated noise pollution affects soil health, an overlooked but critical environmental issue. Using innovative acoustic and DNA technology in the lab and the field, it will assess how noise impacts soil organisms and essential ecosystem functions. The findings will improve our understanding of noise-related soil degradation, informing land management and ecosystem restoration strategies. This research will support nature conservation, food security and climate resilience by identifying ways to mitigate noise pollution’s effects on soil ecosystems. The outcomes will benefit environmental policy, agriculture and urban planning, helping to position Australia as a leader in soil health research.. Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 4106 - Soil Sciences. Lead: Dr Jake Robinson