Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The federal government has declared NSW's latest floods a natural disaster, activating emergency funding support.
Bacteria fuel launching in labs
Researchers in the US are trying to use the special properties of bacteria to make jet fuel.
Chicken checker tested
International researchers have developed a deep learning tool to identify the distress calls of farmed chickens.
Lockdown drop needs repeating
CSIRO says the drop in emissions during COVID-19 is what the world needs each year to limit warming to 1.5°C.
Methane mix enhanced
Binding methane with metal could be a new way to recycle the potent fossil fuel.
US court kneecaps EPA
The US Supreme Court has significantly weakened the nation’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Bowen goes for carbon review
The federal government has launched an expert review of Australia’s carbon credit system.
Big response to bee bug
A new biosecurity zone has been set up after the deadly varroa mite was discovered at NSW properties.
CCC spots cow switch
A Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) has revealed “serious misconduct” by a Murdoch University livestock manager.
Human weather links reviewed
A new review looks at how much of the world’s extreme weather is down to human-driven climate change.
Logger fined for hollow move
Forestry Corporation of NSW has been fined over a 2020 breach of post-bushfire logging conditions.
MDBA backs rice boost
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is helping one of the most water intensive crops in the world to increase production.
Snowy releases cause concern
The need for more power from Snowy Hydro has prompted flooding fears for farmers.
Tassal knocks back buyout
Local salmon firm Tassal has rejected a $1 billion bid from a Canadian aquaculture company.
Third La Niña looms
Four out of seven forecasting models are predicting La Niña will return to Australia in late spring.
Flood rebuild stats revealed
New stats show the insurance bill for February floods in NSW and QLD has reached $4.8 billion.
AEMO ends market play
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has restored the National Electricity Market (NEM) to full operation ...