Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
John Goodenough, 2019 Nobel Prize winner in 2019 for groundbreaking work on the development of lithium-ion batteries, has passed away at the age of 100.
Flood fund tweaks detailed
The Productivity Commission has reviewed the federal Future Drought Fund.
Green power drives union split
Mining and energy workers have voted to split from the CFMMEU over differing stances on the renewable ...
High fine for big fire
The chemical waste company responsible for a massive 2019 industrial fire in Melbourne has been fined $2.9 million.
IFM leadership shifts
A major infrastructure investor will soon be chaired by its second successive Labor figure.
Green bodies audit poorly
An audit has exposed deficiencies in NSW’s Forestry Corporation and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Iridium advance reported
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have made significant progress in improving the efficiency of iridium-based catalysts for renewable energy.
Rich risks in green shift
Research from the US suggests financial risks from renewable energy transition are concentrated among the wealthy.
Bank responds to natural hits
The World Bank says it will ease financing for countries hit by natural disasters.
AIMS studies reef life
A new study reveals shark and ray populations on Australian coral reefs are faring relatively well.
Fukushima release tested
TEPCO is running tests ahead of a plan to release treated Fukushima wastewater in the Pacific.
High seas deal surfaces
The United Nations has announced the official launch of its High Seas Treaty.
MDBA opens road to review
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has launched its Roadmap to the 2026 Basin Plan Review.
NT releases water plan
The Northern Territory has introduced its first comprehensive water plan, aiming to ensure water security for all Territorians.
Octo-brains show shift
Octopuses have shown a unique ability to rewire their brains and adapt to temperature changes.
Pangolin prompts tiny robot
A pangolin-inspired, small medical robot could revolutionise invasive medical procedures.
Critical change coming
The federal government may soon add new materials to Australia’s ‘critical minerals’ list.