Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
New stats show building wind and solar saved $81 billion in fossil fuel costs in 2021.
Bee cull compo opened
An $18 million compensation package has been opened for registered beekeepers affected by the varroa mite outbreak.
Coal mine fined for cracks
A coal mine has been fined for “unacceptable” damage to world-renowned NSW rock formations.
Deep view of dolphin DNA
Scientists have completed the first major dolphin DNA study across southern Australia.
Mars rock traced back
Australian researchers have managed to pinpoint the exact home of the oldest and most famous Martian meteorite.
Report slams NT take
An independent study of the NT's largest-ever groundwater licence says the project “makes no sense” for taxpayers.
Ships disturb blue whale chat
Blue whale song appears to be affected by petrol exploration and shipping.
State aims to save supplies
The NSW government has released a draft strategy to protect groundwater.
Thirst exposed in NRAR sweep
A NSW water audit has found over 100 properties that have been extracting too much.
Coal pressure alleged
An environmental lawyer says the Queensland government was “bullied” over alleged illegal mining in the state's south.
Green price slide slows
Officials have confirmed that renewables remain the cheapest source of electricity, but cost reductions are stalling.
NASA's new view revealed
NASA has released the deepest and sharpest infrared images of the distant universe to date.
Battery backed for NSW grid
ARENA has today announced $6.6 million in funding for a battery to strengthen NSW’s grid.
EV viability reviewed
Experts say electric vehicles may be feasible for 99 per cent of rural Australia.
Fossil fuel re-think urged
Environmentalists want the Federal Government to reconsider 19 major coal and gas proposals.
Gas prices spook firms
Some Australian fossil fuel megaprojects are at risk from soaring global gas prices.
Houses miss solar dollars
Experts say many Australian households are not getting the maximum savings from their household solar systems.
Treasury returns to green stats
Australia’s Treasury will soon restart modelling of the economic impacts of climate change.
Big backing for CCS box
A local carbon capture and storage company has received some serious backing to rollout its technology.