Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - August, 2021
Turtles face cadmium risk
Three out of four turtle populations risk cadmium contamination, according to scientists.
Dark roof ban looms
New South Wales is considering new building regulations that would ban dark roofing in some areas.
Gas execs avoid court
Charges against the former directors of a major gas company have been dropped.
Oil incursion questioned
Some parents have become concerned about petroleum giant Woodside’s presence in schools.
State seeks hydrogen port
The Queensland Government has called for the construction of a new hydrogen export facility.
Two-faced cells top solar record
Australian scientists have set a new record for solar cell efficiency.
Big firms form fossil fuel giant
BHP and Woodside Petroleum have announced a $20 billion oil and gas merger ...
Logged forests linked to fire risk
New research shows logged forests near regional and rural towns are at increased risk of higher fire severity.
Microplastics move up marine chain
New research shows microscopic marine bugs are battling with microplastics.
Twin turbines double wave power
A new prototype can harvest double the power from ocean waves as previous designs.
X-rays reveal seafood origin
Australia is moving forward with a new system to identify the origin of seafood using portable x-ray machines.
EU taxes to bite locals
Experts say Australian industries will soon pay for their emissions through overseas taxes.
Fire risk rising over time
Research undertaken for Victoria’s Country Fire Authority (CFA) suggests the frequency of high-risk bushfire days could triple in some parts of Victoria in coming decades.
AEMC allows panel charge
The AEMC is allowing power companies to charge Australians with rooftop solar panels for exporting electricity to the grid.
Green light for WA gas pipe
WA's Environment Minister has approved a major part of Woodside's proposed $16 billion Scarborough LNG project.
Green work drops
There has been a big drop in investment in large-scale solar and wind farms this year.
Old coal risk detailed
Experts have warned about the toxic legacy of an old coal-fired power station in Queensland.
State seeks gas input
The Victorian Government is looking for input on its plan to bring back the onshore gas industry.