Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - January, 2021
Media investigations reveal a curious timeline for the approval of a new uranium mine.
Origin access questioned
Energy firm Origin is seeking petroleum leases across 225,000 hectares of one of the world’s biggest free-flowing river systems.
Itochu ditching coal
A partner in the Maules Creek coal mine has announced it will divest from thermal coal mines by 2024.
Countdown to plug pet list
NSW’s Minister for Local Government has revealed that 'Bella' is the most popular dog name in NSW for 2020.
Crust shows global growth
A new study of Earth’s crust shows a global growth spurt three billion years ago.
Local spots on forest list
Australia is the only developed nation on a new list of global deforestation hotspots.
Iron ships face new fee
Some WA iron ore exports will face new charges aimed at mitigating dust pollution problems.
Ranger closure prompts rehab call
The rehab plan for an old NT uranium mine has been deemed “woefully inadequate”.
WA to review BHP licences
BHP's environmental licences in the Pilbara town of Newman will be tested by the state government.
Health head calls for green focus
Experts want the health sector to show the same leadership on climate change as during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
SA boosts green scheme
The SA Government has extended and expanded a major energy efficiency scheme.
Cheap tube for flinging fish
Engineers have come up with a fish transport system that lets them glide over dam walls, weirs and other barriers.
Coastal 'hot spots' inform new efforts
Australian scientists have come up with a new way to spot coastal ‘bright spots’ and repair marine ecosystems.
EPA eyes Pirie lead limits
Nyrstar’s Port Pirie smelter is cutting its lead emissions, but is still likely to breach limits set in its new licence.
Japan pushing for new fuel
Japan says it will eliminate gasoline-powered vehicles within the next 20 years.
MDBA sees high flows
Authorities claim the River Murray will continue to flow at maximum capacity over summer to meet demand for water through the system.