Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - April, 2021
Councils have welcomed parts of the Federal Government’s National Plastics Plan 2021.
Animal culture could help conservation
Experts say the habits of animals should be factored into conservation efforts.
Anti-gravity currents studied
Researchers have unveiled a mystery of the deep oceans, showing how currents and sediments can ‘undo’ the force of gravity.
APLNG applies for expansion
A giant joint project is seeking federal approval to drill up to 7,700 new gas wells in Queensland.
Old gold town going dry
Water is running out for a town at the centre of Australia’s early mining boom.
VicForests log near key catchment
Victoria's state logging company VicForests could put Melbourne's drinking supply at risk by illegally logging.
CEFC backs new buildings
The CEFC is paying for green upgrades at two Australian industrial projects.
Climate Council lays out green path
The Climate Council says Australia can and should get carbon emissions to net zero by 2035.
Human hybrid for better tests
Researchers in China and the US have injected human stem cells into primate embryos to create a new hybrid.
New tech for drinking seawater
Australian researchers say a new technique can deliver safe drinking water using cheap materials and free energy.
SA secures federal power deal
The SA Government has struck a $1 billion energy deal with the Commonwealth.
Shell sees no PRRT
Shell says it does not expect to pay Australia resource tax on gas drawn from its Gorgon offshore project.
WA DER database launched
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says it is supporting consumer choice with a new database.
First Nations want promise kept
First Nations groups want the Federal Government to deliver on a 2018 commitment for more water.
Fukushima flows to ocean
Japan has announced plans to release over a million tonnes of radioactive water into the ocean.
NT backs thirsty station
Approval has been granted for a giant water licence in the Northern Territory.
Silk symphony in spiders' web
Scientists have translated the structure of a spider’s web into music.