Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - September, 2020
The most recent bushfire season in Australia racked up smoke-related health costs of around $1.95 billion ...
Drunk worm helps bag prize
Australian researchers have won the prestigious Ig Nobel in Physics for a bizarre experiment involving a drunk worm and a subwoofer.
Hydro 'white elephant' slammed
Dozens of experts have signed an open letter to the PM, saying Snowy 2.0 is turning into a “$10 billion white elephant”.
Taylor spruiks CCS
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has been promoting carbon capture and storage in Australia, but there is serious concern ...
New rules dilute green goals
The Federal Government is pushing for its renewable energy funding bodies to invest in non-renewable power sources.
ANSTO aids cheap carbonation
New mineral-recovery techniques could make some low-grade mines more viable.
Locals spread waste tests
The Australian water sector is helping South East Asian nations track COVID-19 in wastewater.
New method for PFAS measures
Local researchers have developed a new and easier on-site method to immediately and accurately detect and measure levels of PFAS.
Reforms predate review
The Federal Government started work on new environmental laws before the report that was meant to inform them.
Unnatural noise knocks fish response
British research suggests that man-made noise pollution may be linked to increased risk of disease among fish.
'Fire Shield' seeks investors
Mining money has been used to create a high-tech fire-detection system for Australia.
PM guns for gas recovery
The Morrison government is preparing a sweeping intervention into Australia’s gas industry ...
Venus gas excites speculation
Researchers have discovered a tantalising hint that Venus may harbour life.
Fuel tax could float refineries
Motorists may have to cover the cost of keeping Australia’s struggling oil refineries alive.
Hydro-hubs in planning
A central Queensland city could be home to a $300 million hydrogen production facility – the first of several.
NAB chief highlights coal risk
NAB’s CEO has explained why the bank is moving away from coal investments.
Top solar weekend in SA
South Australia was able to meet almost 94 per cent of its Sunday energy needs with solar power.
Heads roll at Rio
Rio Tinto executives are resigning after the company destroyed Aboriginal heritage sites earlier this year.