Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - July, 2024
A settlement has been reached in a court case over Glencore's plan to store carbon dioxide in the Great Artesian Basin.
Locals aid basin efforts
The MDBA is running a new project that blends traditional First Nations knowledge with modern fisheries science.
Methane focus encouraged
To tackle climate change, experts say there needs to be an urgent focus on methane.
Oxygen finding challenges mining
Experts have been thrown by the discovery of deep sea ‘dark oxygen’.
Parasite hacked for drug delivery
A cat poo parasite has been re-engineered to deliver drugs to mouse brains.
Reef work questioned
Experts have questioned the benefits of Australia’s current coral restoration and adaptation projects.
Coal fire finally quietened
Anglo American says a fire at the Grosvenor coal mine in central Queensland is believed to be extinguished, almost 4 weeks after it started.
Dust danger payout ordered
A former miner with ‘black lung’ has been awarded a record $3.2 million in damages.
Evidence lacking in Roundup case
A class action lawsuit alleging that the weedkiller Roundup causes cancer has been dismissed.
Uranium lease to be scrapped
The federal government is moving to end a uranium lease at Jabiluka and add it to Kakadu National Park.
ARENA backs AEMO work
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency is investing in the Australian Energy Market Operator's Engineering Roadmap.
Cranberry juice use backed
A new study has confirmed that cranberry juice significantly reduces the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Offshore permits opened
The Australian government has finalised a series of new offshore exploration permits aimed at bolstering gas supply.
Full environment fix calculated
Saving Australia's environment, including its threatened wildlife and degraded landscapes, would cost about 0.3 per cent of the nation's GDP, according to a new report.
AI forecasts coming
AI-powered weather and climate models are set to transform the future of forecasting, providing more accurate and cost-effective predictions.
Earthquake concern lowers dam
Hunter Water has announced immediate measures to lower water levels in Grahamstown Dam.
Experts work against animal testing
Researchers are reducing and eventually replacing the use of animals in medical studies.
Funding backs plastic work
New funding should see more than 14,000 tonnes of soft plastics diverted from South Australian landfills each year.