Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - September, 2021
Financial regulators have again warned that Australia risks losing out by not adopting new climate change rules.
NSW announces net zero plan
The NSW Government has convinced Nationals MPs to support a net zero emissions target.
AI aimed at next pandemic
Researchers are attempting to use artificial intelligence to predict the next pandemic.
Big win in Barngarla claim
After a legal fight spanning a quarter of a century, the Barngarla people have been granted native title over Port Augusta.
Experts spot wetland issues
Researchers from ANU have spotted warning signs of ecosystem collapse at a vital PNG wetland.
Landsat 9 boosts orbital view
The world's most advanced land-monitoring satellite has been launched into orbit.
Salmon may shift further offshore
State and federal governments want to push the Tasmanian salmon industry into deeper water.
Sydney shortage forecast
The NSW Government predicts Sydney will face major water shortages within 20 years if current growth continues.
Deep heat planning needed
The warming planet requires urgent planning for heat and human health, experts say.
Scrubbers to harvest Martian fuel
Engineers in the US are developing a new fuel source for Mars missions.
Battery sued over coal fail
South Australia's big Tesla battery is being sued for not helping during the failure of a Queensland coal power station.
Footprints show ancient occupation
Fossil footprints have pushed back the date of human occupation in North America.
Power plan hits hurdles
States and territories could cause trouble for the Federal Government’s coal power subsidy plan.
Court action for EPA
Victoria’s green regulator is being taken to court for allegedly failing to limit climate pollution.
Carbon credits dubbed "junk"
A new report raises some serious integrity concerns with Australia’s ‘junk’ carbon credits.
Emails show water "red flags"
Reports say NSW sought to increase its Basin Plan water limits, and caused concern about the fallout.
New deal to boost local scrubber
Australian researchers are developing new technology that can suck CO2 out of the atmosphere.
SA plant goes solar
One of South Australia’s largest drinking water treatment plants is now being powered by solar energy.