Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - June, 2021
Giant lake drops out
Researchers have reported the sudden loss of a large ice-covered Antarctic lake that once held more water than Sydney Harbour.
New fields opposed by locals
Anger is mounting after the Federal Government opened up oil and gas exploration neater the Twelve Apostles.
Reef water efforts questioned
Experts say water quality programs have not done much to improve the Great Barrier Reef.
Sunken fish cages studied
Experts say the use of submerged cages may be the answer the aquaculture industry is looking for.
Vic. backs hydrogen sites
The Victorian Government is contributing $14 million to a battery facility and a regional hydrogen hub at university campuses.
Forrest offloads on Santos plans
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has slammed plans to develop a new gas field in the Timor Sea.
Hazelwood harms continue
Experts have assessed the lungs of people exposed to the Hazelwood coal fire in 2014.
ARENA aids Rio improvement
Rio Tinto is receiving government funds to investigate whether its alumina refining could be improved with renewable hydrogen.
Big green hub knocked back
The federal environment minister has ruled that a giant renewable energy hub in WA is “clearly unacceptable”.
CEFC backs green builds
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is backing some of the most energy-efficient houses ever built in Australia.
Academic freedom case heard
Marine physicist Peter Ridd has had his day in the High Court against James Cook University.
Astral vantage scanned
Astronomers are looking for the best locations for alien civilisations to detect human life on Earth.
Feds pushed for egg plan
The Federal Government has been forced to reveal its plans for phasing out caged eggs.
Flows stop more than thought
New research shows more than half of the world's rivers run dry at least once a year.
Industries bicker over new release
Miners and farmers are fighting over a 145,000 megalitre water release in Queensland.