Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The NT Government is set to allow fracking companies to sell gas from the Beetaloo Basin before production approvals are granted.
Locals boost perovskite power
Australian researchers are working with Oxford experts to create perovskite solar cells tough enough to match mighty silicon.
Sodium-sulphur batteries improved
Researchers are working on a new, low-cost battery with four times the energy capacity of lithium-ion batteries and is far cheaper to produce.
Tech tool details solar savings
A new solar calculator is letting Australians forecast cost savings on panels and batteries.
Fishing review finds issues
A report on commercial fishing in Western Australia has questioned the activities of state government officers.
New green cop outlined
The Federal Government has pledged to fix Australia’s “broken” environmental laws, and set up a tough federal EPA.
EU launching green regime
The European Union (EU) says new laws should prevent companies selling products linked to deforestation.
Key fossil uncovered
Queensland scientists have unearthed a fossil described as the Rosetta Stone of marine palaeontology.
Reef rangers recognised
A Queensland women’s Indigenous ranger program has won over $1 million in an international conservation prize.
Tas. warming effects observed
Scientists say global warming may have already impacted Tasmanian ocean ecosystems.
Coal mine rights breach ruled
The Queensland Land Court has ruled against a new coal mine on human rights grounds.
ARENA marks green birthday
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
Call to share critical metals
Experts have called for a global agreement on the critical metals required to build green energy infrastructure.
Cows power new tech
Engineers are working on a smart watch for cows, powered by cows, to improve food safety.
Renewable slavery revealed
A new report says there is evidence of forced labour and slavery in the production of solar panels and wind turbines.
States bristle at power plan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to introduce price caps on coal and gas.