Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Harvard experts are designing more useful bacteria to create medicines and biofuels.
Students to drive hydro boost
Queensland is looking to a new batch of students to grow its emerging hydrogen industry.
UK backs space reactor
The UK Space Agency is backing research into the use of nuclear power on the Moon.
Woodside pushed for green cred
Legal avenues are being used to pressure Woodside Energy over its climate strategy.
Bee sting continues
Almost a year since the deadly varroa mite was discovered at NSW properties, more sites are emerging.
Climate extremes counted
Scientists have released a review of the “unprecedented and unexpected” climate extremes in 2022.
Experts react to sea deal
Experts have reflected on the new global agreement to protect marine biodiversity.
Food fear after fish ban
The fishing industry is concerned about the effects of a ban by traditional owners in the Northern Territory.
SA desal site picked
The SA Government has chosen the cheapest Port Lincoln desalination option it was presented with.
Sub waste options detailed
Environmentalists want to know what Australia will do with nuclear waste from the new AUKUS submarine deal.
Weevil aimed at weeds
CSIRO and Seqwater are using a tiny weevil to help stop an exotic weed spreading through Australia’s waterways.
Bowen seeks safe passage
The Federal Government says not supporting its climate policies will make matters worse.
Fuel shift questioned
Questions have been asked about a new fuel being trialled as an emissions-reduction measure by BHP.
Ex-Snowy boss opens up
The former boss of Snowy 2.0 says Australia’s coal power stations may need to stay open for longer.
NSW changing coal rules
NSW could soon grant coal-miners licences for water from Sydney and Illawarra drinking catchments.
State to buy big green line
The Queensland Government is buying the $5 billion Copperstring project.
WA enlists supercomputer
The WA Government is using a supercomputer nicknamed ‘Big Quokka’ to crunch climate change data.
Bee teaching seen
Researchers have shown that puzzle-solving behaviour can spread through bumblebee colonies.
Fire map help sought
Experts want local input to improve bushfire maps in the ACT and Snowy Monaro regions.
Carbon goal deemed weak
The NSW Government is facing criticism over its 2050 net-zero goal, as its own emissions data shows continued pollution from coal and gas up to mid-century.