Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Despite the construction of new reservoirs, global water reserves are dropping.
Docs sign gas letter
Paediatricians and federal independent MP Monique Ryan are urging the Northern Territory (NT) government to withdraw its support for a full-scale fracking industry.
Global energy issues detailed
A new report shows that globally, 675 million people still have no access to electricity, and 2.3 billion use polluting fuels to cook.
Miners seek 'critical' status
Big miners are pushing to have their products recognised as nationally significant.
Pole poverty outlined
A lack of action on transmission wires could be driving up power bills for consumers.
Small town eyes geothermal
Thargomindah, a small town located 1,000 kilometres west of Brisbane, could soon enjoy cheap power from a nearby geothermal project.
Snowy pledges tunnel return
Snowy Hydro says it should be able to resume construction on its massive pumped hydro project in six weeks ...
Island returned to original name
A land mass briefly known as Fraser Island has reverted to its original name, K’gari.
Big boost for protected seas
Environment minister Tanya Plibersek has approved the expansion of Macquarie Island's marine park, nearly tripling its size.
El Niño risk updated
The Bureau of Meteorology has raised its El Niño alert, heightening concerns of drought and bushfires.
Rocky origins outlined
A new study shows the molecules needed for life on Earth may have come from meteors or volcanoes.
Sea labs set sail
CSIRO is bringing together international laboratories to help improve ocean studies.
Study probes 'healthy' air
Ecologists are calling for closer examination of the ‘invisible friends’ which live in the 15,000 litres of air we breathe every day.
Emission sweep shows issues
Analysis suggests some mines are emitting much more than they said they would.
Feet carry human future
Scientists say the flexible human foot arch may have helped to run and walk upright.
More PFAS damage settled
The Federal Government has reached a $22 million settlement with an Aboriginal community over PFAS contamination.
New map to aid digs
A new mining map could help boost Australia’s global position as a clean energy powerhouse