Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - December, 2023
Tiny eco-warriors watched
Researchers say that when children learn about sustainability in their own backyard, they are more likely to protect the environment.
Climate call heard
Victoria appears to have listened to councils’ demands for climate consideration in planning.
Fuel talks slow summit
Unwillingness to cut fossil fuels could see the COP28 talks end with a whimper.
Local links for new plant
The first licensed wastewater treatment plant in an Aboriginal community has been launched in Western Australia.
Victoria water stoush continues
The Victorian and federal governments are clashing over the Murray-Darling Basin Plan extension.
Ancient antibiotics give tips
Engineers are looking at how natural antibiotics evolve to unlock new treatments for deadly superbugs.
ILO calls for overhaul
The International Labour Organization (ILO) wants a human-centred economic revolution.
Fossil pledge still sought
Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has joined a last-ditch effort to phase out fossil fuels at the COP28 summit.
Green slice rises
New stats show about 40 per cent of the world's power generation is now renewable.
ARC changes outlined
The Albanese Government has presented a bill to strengthen the Australian Research Council (ARC).