/environment/ en /environment/news/list/2025/04/01/how-freshwater-transformed-the-coorongs-microbial-world Environment Institute members Chris Keneally and Justin Brookes and their team have conducted groundbreaking research on how floods impact microbial communities in the Coorong Lagoon. Their study revealed that the 2022 flood not only reduced methane-producing microbes but also promoted beneficial bacterial growth, highlighting the vital role of freshwater flows in restoring ecological balance.  April 01 2025 Marilia Jean Belperio /environment/news/list/2025/04/01/how-freshwater-transformed-the-coorongs-microbial-world /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/2024/11/13/new-study-to-investigate-pfas-in-australian-livestock The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide is embarking on a critical national research project to understand the prevalence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n livestock. November 13 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/13/new-study-to-investigate-pfas-in-australian-livestock /environment/news/list/2024/11/13/global-wildlife-enforcement-policy-challenges-and-opportunities-for-change On 12 November, the Environment Institute was delighted to host a Special Seminar by Sheldon Jordan: Global Wildlife Enforcement – Policy, Challenges, and Opportunities for Change presented to the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide's Research Community. November 13 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/13/global-wildlife-enforcement-policy-challenges-and-opportunities-for-change /environment/news/list/2024/11/05/nature-disconnection-and-eco-anxiety-whats-happening-to-young-people A recent study by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide has explored the rise of eco-anxiety and nature disconnection among young people. November 05 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/11/05/nature-disconnection-and-eco-anxiety-whats-happening-to-young-people /environment/news/list/2024/10/27/exciting-news-for-climate-adaptation-in-the-murray-darling-basin Two northern Victorian Catchment Management Authorities are embarking on a groundbreaking study to assess climate change risks to water resources, supported by over $3 million in ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Government funding through the CRC program. October 27 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/10/27/exciting-news-for-climate-adaptation-in-the-murray-darling-basin /environment/news/list/2024/10/23/exciting-research-on-crop-topping-pulses-in-south-australia Researchers from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide, led by Jenna Malone, and supported by the South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT), are embarking on critical trials to investigate reduced rates of paraquat for crop topping lentils and faba beans. October 23 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/10/23/exciting-research-on-crop-topping-pulses-in-south-australia /environment/news/list/2024/10/20/new-research-highlights-the-threat-of-microplastics-to-dolphins A recent study has revealed that dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico are inhaling microplastics, raising concerns about potential lung damage and broader implications for marine health. October 20 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/10/20/new-research-highlights-the-threat-of-microplastics-to-dolphins /environment/news/list/2024/10/15/exciting-discovery-in-the-flinders-ranges We’re thrilled to share that a new prehistoric fossil, Quaestio Simpson Aurum, has been discovered at Nilpena Ediacara National Park, dating back over 500 million years! October 15 2024 admin /environment/news/list/2024/10/15/exciting-discovery-in-the-flinders-ranges /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