Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - March, 2023
Experts say there are some deep-sea consequences of ocean-based climate mitigation technology.
MDBA lays out options
The MDBA is moving ahead with designs to improve the movement of water through the Barmah-Millewa Reach of the Murray River.
Plastic tally shows growth
Experts say there are now 170 trillion bits of plastic floating on the world’s oceans.
Satellites show water shifts
Satellite observations show worldwide water extremes increasing since 2002.
UN report demands action
Climate change impacts are larger, more rapid and worse than previous estimates, but humanity can tackle them.
Water forecasts coming
March 22 is World Water Day, and Australian authorities say it is a chance to improve local water quality.
BHP linked to dusty town
A government review has found BHP mines are the “dominant source” of dust in the WA town of Newman.
Carbon shift boosted
A new chemical process is giving carbon capture and conversion “more bang for buck”.
Harvard drives bacteria design
Harvard experts are designing more useful bacteria to create medicines and biofuels.
Students to drive hydro boost
Queensland is looking to a new batch of students to grow its emerging hydrogen industry.
UK backs space reactor
The UK Space Agency is backing research into the use of nuclear power on the Moon.
Woodside pushed for green cred
Legal avenues are being used to pressure Woodside Energy over its climate strategy.
Bee sting continues
Almost a year since the deadly varroa mite was discovered at NSW properties, more sites are emerging.
Climate extremes counted
Scientists have released a review of the “unprecedented and unexpected” climate extremes in 2022.
Experts react to sea deal
Experts have reflected on the new global agreement to protect marine biodiversity.
Food fear after fish ban
The fishing industry is concerned about the effects of a ban by traditional owners in the Northern Territory.
SA desal site picked
The SA Government has chosen the cheapest Port Lincoln desalination option it was presented with.
Sub waste options detailed
Environmentalists want to know what Australia will do with nuclear waste from the new AUKUS submarine deal.
Weevil aimed at weeds
CSIRO and Seqwater are using a tiny weevil to help stop an exotic weed spreading through Australia’s waterways.