Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - October, 2024
The Albanese Government says it is backing First Nations tourism in a landmark initiative.
Pandemic review shows "fatigue"
Australia's COVID-19 review warns future pandemic plans must address serious shortfalls.
Adani upset at science
Adani has accused researchers of trying to derail Australia’s coal export industry.
Experts enhancing risk assessment
A new research project aims to improve climate change water-risk assessments
Murray protection probed
South Australians face a choice: save the River Murray or brace for more red tape.
Ocean protection agreed
The Commonwealth has set a bold course for ocean protection with a landmark agreement.
Polystyrene patches tap air power
A new invention generates useful static electricity from waste polystyrene.
Skate ruling pushed back
Leading scientists have warned that Australia’s Maugean skate could soon be lost forever.
Wind influences reef bleaching
Wind patterns have emerged as a key factor in coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef.
E-waste warning in AI explosion
Generative AI could drive up e-waste by a thousandfold in coming years.
Pesticide effects probed
Specialists are calling for a ban on paraquat; a commonly used herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease.
Brazil reaches dam deal
Brazil has secured a $45 billion deal to address the 2015 Mariana dam disaster.
Dutton's dream pushed north
Labor has accused Peter Dutton of seeking to impose nuclear energy on Queensland.
Singapore link moves ahead
Australia could soon power Singapore with solar energy via a massive undersea cable.
UN raises emissions alarm
The world is running out of excuses - and time - to curb catastrophic climate change.
Murray danger considered
Australia’s Lower Murray River and Macquarie Marshes may soon be deemed ‘critically endangered’.
NHMRC opens PFAS talks
Draft guidelines for the presence of PFAS in drinking water have been released.
Satellite drought-watch improved
New satellite methods offer stronger tools for detecting droughts from space.