Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - November, 2024
Experts say the 2019-20 Black Summer fires were a stark warning for Australia’s ecosystems.
MDBA praises local links
The MDBA says its First Nations partnerships are improving environmental outcomes.
Robo-hand to help Reef
A robotic hand is being trained to help cultivate baby corals for reef restoration.
Chair rejects brumby report
The chair of the New South Wales Upper House inquiry into aerial culling of wild horses in Kosciuszko National Park has condemned the final report as “completely unbalanced”.
Experts reject green hub
A colossal wind and solar energy hub planned for the Nullarbor Plain has triggered backlash from scientists.
Key emissions hit new height
Fossil fuel emissions have reached record levels despite overall CO₂ output stabilising.
Pacific power pledged
Australia will provide $125 million to boost the renewable energy transition of Pacific nations.
Shell wins Scope 3 victory
Shell has won a legal battle that could weaken the push for emission targets.
Ancient river meals analysed
Archaeological findings add new details to the record of ancient Aboriginal communities along the Murray River.
Mars coastline spotted
Chinese researchers have found possible evidence of a short-lived ancient ocean on Mars.
PFAS found in turtles
Government scientists have studied the persistent impact of PFAS “forever chemicals” on wildlife.
Reef runoff watch enhanced
Researchers are using new tools to monitor the quality of water in streams and rivers that feed the Great Barrier Reef.
Territory lands listed
Watarrka National Park in the Northern Territory has been placed on the National Heritage List.
Water buyback bids open
The Federal Government says its voluntary water purchase tender has attracted over 1,000 responses from landholders ...
Adaptation shortfall tallied
The UN says much more climate adaptation is needed as global temperatures creep dangerously close to a 1.5°C increase.
AI to eye bushfires
Authorities are exploring the use of AI for early bushfire detection in Victoria.