Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - October, 2024
New satellite methods offer stronger tools for detecting droughts from space.
Wastewater scraped for polymers
Researchers at Aalborg University in Denmark have a new way to get valuable products from wastewater treatment plants.
Easy fix for plastic waste
Researchers have found a simple way to stop microplastics from entering waterways.
Flood coverage probed
Australia’s flood insurance sector has failed to protect policyholders, a new inquiry reveals.
New rare earth source spotted
Extinct volcanoes could be the new frontier for sourcing rare earth elements.
Big goals for Samoa summit
The 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is on in Samoa this week.
Green tests backed in NSW
Australia’s electrification drive is set for a major test in New South Wales.
New solar for gold digs
A WA gold mine has ordered a sizable solar farm to help it reduce its reliance on diesel generators.
Newcastle set for hydrogen shift
Australia’s hydrogen ambitions have received a $100 million boost in NSW.
Rio backs green change
Rio Tinto is breaking ranks to back environmental reforms that its rivals oppose.
Turbines charge Vic. system
The largest wind farm in the Southern Hemisphere, located in Victoria, has started supplying electricity to the state’s power grid.
Antarctic efforts backed
Tasmania's role as an Antarctic gateway may be secure, but newly-funded wharf upgrades come with strings attached.
Medics show climate alarm
Australian emergency medicine workers are increasingly alarmed by climate change.
Money aimed at rural issues
Governments have committed $62 million to tackle critical water issues in remote communities.
Ocean tech tested
Recent studies reveal some promising ways to harness ocean power for sustainable technologies.
Paris overshoot modelled
Temporarily exceeding global climate targets could trigger lasting, irreversible damage, scientists warn.
Storm season warning issued
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a warning of increased risks in the 2024/25 tropical cyclone season.
AI trained for weather warnings
An AI chatbot could improve disaster response with personalised emergency information.