Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - March, 2017
Adelaide researchers are working on a way to measure re-vegetation using microbes.
Multi-cell emergence pushed back
New findings roll back the date for when multicellular life emerged on Earth.
PFAS detected in dolphins
Experts say man-made contaminants pose serious threats to dolphins across southern Australia.
Santos' Pilliga plans advanced
Courts have quashed questions over the legality of Santos’ water treatment plant in the Pilliga forest.
TasWater boss issues cost warning
TasWater chair Miles Hampton says the State Government faces millions in additional interest costs if it accelerates its works plan.
Tiny bugs take flight in rain
Researchers have shown it is possible for bacteria in the soil to be spread by rain.
Growers fear anti-global push
Some key non-mining industries are concerned about the rise of protectionism.
SA surges to power fix
The South Australian government has unveiled a $550 million plan to tame the state’s power supplies and prices.
Fines rising for emissions cheat
Volkswagen has pleaded guilty to fraud, obstruction of justice and falsifying statements ...
Retailers revel in feed-in fees
Experts say the collapse of solar tariffs is giving suppliers a great deal.
Frack ban for Vic farmers
Fracking is illegal and conventional onshore gas is banned in Victoria until at June 2020.
Antarctic trip to balance high science
An all-female expedition to Antarctica wants to break the scientific glass ceiling.
CEFC disagrees with 'clean coal' push
The CEFC has rejected the Government's claim that renewables lead to blackouts.
Small swamps play big role
Experts say we may be paying too much attention to large wetland conservation.
China's smog fight renewed
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is latest to claim he will improve the country’s toxic air.
Clear advantage in glass batteries
The inventor of the lithium-ion battery is now trying to make it redundant.
Oxygen spotted in early Earth changes
Scientists say they now know why some of the richest ore deposits on the planet formed.