Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - May, 2023
The Victorian government is fast-tracking a planned renewable energy transmission project, alarming landholders.
Big melt risk highlighted
Experts say that the global ‘cryosphere’ must be a top priority in addressing the climate crisis.
CSIRO seeks mobile hydrogen
CSIRO has launched a $10 million project to build Australia’s first movable hydrogen generator.
Dingo DNA shows high purity
New research challenges the view that pure dingoes are declining due to crossbreeding with domestic dogs.
Seismic tests unsettling
Seismic testing has triggered concern for marine life off Victoria’s coast.
Water weakness revealed
Australia’s ‘water cop’ has revealed the weakness of the water compliance regime.
EU urged to keep China close
The EU’s green transition relies on China, according to the Dutch trade minister.
Bid flushed with Belgian funds
Belgian money is being directed towards offshore wind power in Australia.
Big bill for NSW green shift
The NSW government has unveiled an ambitious renewable energy plan that will need over $10 billion for new ...
Deep brain links plotted
New research has revealed features of early human brain development are mimicked in the brains of marsupials.
NT farm plan could cost big
The Northern Territory (NT) government's proposal to expand cotton production has sparked concern among environmentalists ...
Vinegar driven by new MOF
Monash engineers have developed an industrial process to produce a useful chemical while creating negative carbon emissions.
Big spend before Snowy bogged
Up to $100 million was spent on Snowy 2.0 geotechnical surveys before a tunnel-boring machine broke down.
Climate body conflicts raised
Conflict of interest concerns have been raised around the Climate Change Authority.
Coral 'chlamydia' uncovered
New research has revealed a Chlamydia-like bacteria in corals of the Great Barrier Reef.
Disaster costs tallied
Weather-related disasters have caused around AU$6.5 trillion worth of damage in the past 50 years.
Hydrogen supply laid out
Australian experts have come up with a new supply chain model to assess the viability of the seabound hydrogen economy.