Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - May, 2023
Three years since Riot Tinro destroyed sacred rock shelters at Juukan Gorge, efforts to rehabilitate the land have begun.
Murray plan concerns farmers
Controversy has emerged following plans to use River Murray water for a hydrogen power plant in SA.
Nappies added for green builds
An infantile approach could drive new, sustainable building materials.
New map opens oceans
Marine scientists have launched Seamap Australia, an internet portal that provides an extensive collection of seafloor habitat data,
Plibersek backs new coal
The Albanese government has approved its first new coal mine since it was elected last year.
Weather claims split
The United States and Australia have presented contrasting outlooks on the likelihood of an El Niño climate pattern emerging this year.
PFAS block risks chips
The world is cracking down on PFAS chemicals, but the toxic materials are vital for computer chip production.
State logging felled
This week’s Victorian budget includes plans to shut down the state’s logging industry.
Call for lithium excitement
Some local firms want state and federal government to be bolder in their embrace of lithium.
CCS suffers cuts
A recent decision to pull funding from carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects has upset industry players.
Safety pause on big wind farm
Construction work at the 800MW Clarke Creek wind farm in eastern Australia has been temporarily halted due to reported safety concerns.
Activists climb ocean tower
Greenpeace Australia Pacific activists have climbed and documented a discarded oil tower owned by fossil fuel company Woodside Energy.
Antarctic lacks key monitor
A new study says there is an urgent need to monitor chemical pollution in Antarctica.
MDBA seeks graduates
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority 2024 Graduate Development Program is now open.
New water plan slammed
An Aboriginal land council has denounced a draft water allocation plan in the NT.
Over-mining risk raised
A new report raises concerns about Australia's potentially excessive extraction of critical transition minerals.
Space water hints at ocean origin
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted water surrounding a unique comet.
State picks Reef fixers
The Queensland Government has announced a $6 million investment in streambank remediation projects.