Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - August, 2024
Australian scientists are laying the groundwork for a serious solar panel efficiency boost.
Pollution impacts people's mood
Researchers are using a new measurement to show how a person’s mood or affect fluctuates with daily changes in air pollution.
WHO issues superbug alert
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for vigilance as an antibiotic-resistant superbug spreads.
Plastic link probed
Researchers at the Florey Institute have discovered a potential link between prenatal exposure to the chemical BPA and autism in boys.
PRRT changes pushed
The Albanese Government has unveiled significant reforms to the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT) ...
Meat money studied
Experts have investigated the influence of the meat industry, often referred to as ‘Big Meat’, in Australia.
Reef quality reviewed
A review on the effects of land-based activities on the Great Barrier Reef's water quality has been released.
Shark scheme shifts
The NSW Government has adjusted its shark management program for the 2024-25 season.
Turbulence worsens in changing climate
Climate change appears to be exacerbating the frequency of invisible 'clear air' turbulence.
Ampol paid to improve stations
A new partnership between the CEFC and Ampol has been created to reduce transport emissions.
New grants for cheaper solar
ARENA has announced over $3.2 million in funding for two solar projects aimed at achieving ultra low-cost solar power.
Slow shift studied
Analysts at BloombergNEF have issued a report on Australia's progress in its green energy transition.
Powerful poll finds misinformation
New polling has found that a growing number of Australians fear renewable energy will exacerbate financial pressures.