/environment/ en /environment/news/list/2025/04/08/new-methods-discovered-to-repurpose-lignin Environment Institute member Dr Fiona Whelan and Associate Professor Stephen Bell, have developed a new sustainable method to repurpose lignin waste. Using an enzyme from the bacterium Amycolatopsis thermoflava, they’ve created a more environmentally friendly way to break down lignin, a common by-product from forestry.    April 17 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/04/08/new-methods-discovered-to-repurpose-lignin /environment/news/list/2024/11/28/new-arc-research-funding-over-19m-in-support-for-projects-led-by-members-of The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Research Council (ARC) has announced funding outcomes for new projects in their Discovery Scheme that aim to advance ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s knowledge and contribute to a wide range of scientific, environmental, and social benefits. November 28 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/28/new-arc-research-funding-over-19m-in-support-for-projects-led-by-members-of /environment/news/list/2024/10/29/great-news-from-the-pacific-region The Pacific Academy of Sciences has been officially launched alongside the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. October 29 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/10/29/great-news-from-the-pacific-region /environment/news/list/2024/10/03/innovative-groundwater-project-in-the-riverland Exciting developments are underway at Century Orchards in Loxton, where a new reverse-osmosis (RO) plant has been installed to explore sustainable groundwater use. October 03 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/10/03/innovative-groundwater-project-in-the-riverland /environment/news/list/2024/09/20/exciting-news-from-the-terrestrial-ecosystem-research-network-tern TERN is launching a groundbreaking nationwide ecological data collection program in collaboration with the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide and the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Tasmania. September 20 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/09/20/exciting-news-from-the-terrestrial-ecosystem-research-network-tern /environment/news/list/2024/08/27/welcome-new-environment-institute-manager We are delighted to welcome to the team our new Environment Institute Manager, Dr Marina Delpin, PhD.  August 27 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/08/27/welcome-new-environment-institute-manager /environment/news/list/2024/08/24/scheme-round-1-discovery-early-career-research-award-2025 Exciting news! On Saturday (24 August), the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Research Council announced the outcomes for Scheme Round 1, Discovery Early Career Research Award 2025.  August 24 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/08/24/scheme-round-1-discovery-early-career-research-award-2025 /environment/news/list/2024/08/13/innovative-marine-research-sea-lions-as-underwater-explorers The vastness of our oceans holds countless mysteries, with much of the seabed remaining uncharted and unexplored. August 13 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/08/13/innovative-marine-research-sea-lions-as-underwater-explorers