Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - September, 2024
The PEP-11 gas project has suffered another blow after years of political drama.
Pumped hydro prep backed
Queensland says local businesses will power its renewable energy future, though a major project faces delays.
Sunlight drives new fuel
Scientists are using sunlight to convert greenhouse gases into valuable industrial chemicals.
WA to hold back gas
Western Australia is adjusting gas exports in an attempt to secure local energy and jobs.
CO2 in vitamin drive
German scientists are feeding microbes CO2 and creating protein-rich yeast that outdoes beef.
Funds open for nothern flows
Almost $15 million has been provided to assist Queensland's water woes.
Learning leads croc response
Education appears to be more effective than culling crocs for public safety in the NT.
Native decline in overdue report
Tasmania has released its first State of the Environment report in 15 years.
Soil sounds for health check
Beneath the surface, the soil is hosting a silent rave of bubbles and clicks.
ACT signs green deal
ACT has secured a new federal agreement to accelerate its renewable energy transformation.
Beetaloo facing water review
An independent review will decide if federal intervention halts Beetaloo Basin fracking projects.
Big plan for battery builds
The Australian Government has launched public consultations on its $523 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative.
Gas influence revealed
The Australian Government appears to have been influenced by gas producers to prioritise their profits and foreign customers over reducing domestic energy prices.
German links enhanced
Australia and Germany have agreed to expand their collaboration on energy and climate initiatives through a joint $660 million investment in green hydrogen.
Polymer batteries tested
Flinders University scientists are developing exciting alternatives to lithium-ion batteries.
Citizens sweep Murray-Darling species
Citizen scientists have made new findings on threatened fish species in the Murray-Darling Basin.