Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - May, 2019
Australia’s Cocos Islands are littered with an estimated 414 million pieces of plastic debris.
WA farms officially dry
The WA Government has declared two areas in Western Australia's southern grain belt ‘water deficient’.
Coal sector calls for support
The coal industry is pushing the re-elected Morrison government to support building new coal-fired power stations ...
Genes compressed in lab-born life
Researchers have found a way to compress the genetic code of synthetic organisms.
Mango project bears fruit
Queensland researchers have tested the world’s first mango-harvesting robot.
BHP faces big dam claim
Mining giant BHP is facing a US$5 billion claim over Brazil's worst environmental disaster.
Equinor still has eyes on Bight
Norwegian energy giant Equinor is not changing its plan to look for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Fossil investments rise
International authorities say fossil fuel investment increased in 2018, but renewables stalled.
LNP brings powerful promises
The Liberal Party’s election win leaves Australia with an energy plan considered woefully sub-standard by some.
New battery charges ahead
A new deal has been signed for the construction of a 50MW/200MWh battery storage system in South Australia.
Experts pen climate letter
Australian scientists and experts have signed a statement calling on the next Australian government to prioritise climate action.
Adani approval under pressure
CSIRO was pushed to accept the Federal Government’s approval of the Adani’s groundwater plans, reports say.
Groundwater checks go passive
Engineers have come up with a low-cost, passive method for groundwater exploration.
MDBA hit with class action
A group of Murray irrigators have lodged a class action against the MDBA ...
More Roundup cancer compo
A US jury has ordered Monsanto to pay $US2 billion ($2.8b) to a couple who contracted cancer after using the commonly used weedkiller, Roundup.
Pollution impacts key player
Ten per cent of oxygen comes from just one kind of bacteria – one that is susceptible to plastic pollution.
Powerful profit for SA battery
South Australia’s giant Tesla battery has delivered a $22 million profit in its first full year of operation.
Snail spiral DNA discovered
Japanese researchers have edited snail DNA to make their shells spiral the other way around.
WaterNSW issues mine warning
WaterNSW has called for a curb on mining for two big coal mines in Sydney's catchment.
Local deal for next-gen vehicles
A new Australian electric vehicle company says it will start production next year.
Greens want energy regulation
A plan has been put forth to re-regulate South Australia’s energy sector.