Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - September, 2021
A Sydney company is planning to start production of next-generation fire-resistant zinc-bromide batteries.
Mars robot grabs first core
NASA’s Perseverance Rover has picked up some truly groundbreaking rocks.
Dam crew wins flood appeal
The Queensland Government’s water utility has won an appeal against a 2011 flood damages ruling.
Court actions don't delay Beetaloo drilling
The Federal Government is paying taxpayer money to oil and gas companies to open up the NT’s Beetaloo Basin, despite legal issues.
Journals rally for climate call
More than 200 scientific journals have put out a simultaneous call for climate action.
Nyrstar stung for sulphur leak
The owners of Port Pirie's lead smelter have been fined $35,000 for leaking 700 litres of “toxic” sulphuric acid into waterways.
Poison drop for key catchment
Conservationists are concerned about NSW Government plans to drop 1080 poison baits in the Sydney water catchment area.
WA makes big forest moves
The WA Government has moved to protect the state's native forests from 2024.
High-tech floorboards tested
Swiss engineers have designed a new ‘nanogenerator’ that enables wood to generate energy from footfalls.
AI forecasts programmed
Queensland researchers are working on AI weather forecasting for smart farms.
Coal price hits new peak
Coal prices have hit a record high despite efforts to de-carbonise the global economy.
Debt-ridden firm secures expansion
Wollongong Coal has secured approval for a mine extension despite its $1 billion debt.
Greens push 'tycoon tax'
The Greens have proposed a new “tycoon tax” modelled on a former Labor policy.
UN pushes emissions pledge
A senior UN official says the climate crisis will “wreak havoc” on Australia’s economy if coal is not phased out.