Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The UN has discussed extensive water disasters linked to the climate crisis.
High-tech inks coming
Researchers have created specialised inks that can be used to passively control temperature in everyday environments.
Safeguard deal reached
Labor and the Greens have cut a deal to get a key piece of climate policy through the parliament.
FFI claims breakthrough
Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has achieved a “breakthrough” by successfully processing ‘green’ iron ore.
Climate icon passes
The scientific community is mourning the death of a glaciologist who improved our understanding of the Earth.
Comet movements computed
Scientists have offered a “non-alien explanation” for the interstellar visitor known as ‘Oumuamua.
Bottled love could douse goals
Over a million bottles of water are sold around the world every minute, and according to the UN.
Coastal stress studied
A global mapping project has revealed the major stressors placed upon global coastlines by human activity.
Dead panel plan detailed
The renewable energy sector must work out how to dispose of 80 million solar panels in an environmentally friendly way when they reach the end of their life.
Green tech effects checked
Experts say there are some deep-sea consequences of ocean-based climate mitigation technology.
MDBA lays out options
The MDBA is moving ahead with designs to improve the movement of water through the Barmah-Millewa Reach of the Murray River.
Plastic tally shows growth
Experts say there are now 170 trillion bits of plastic floating on the world’s oceans.
Satellites show water shifts
Satellite observations show worldwide water extremes increasing since 2002.
UN report demands action
Climate change impacts are larger, more rapid and worse than previous estimates, but humanity can tackle them.
Water forecasts coming
March 22 is World Water Day, and Australian authorities say it is a chance to improve local water quality.
BHP linked to dusty town
A government review has found BHP mines are the “dominant source” of dust in the WA town of Newman.
Carbon shift boosted
A new chemical process is giving carbon capture and conversion “more bang for buck”.