Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Researchers have come up with a better way to remove mercury from the environment.
EU tightens tech protection
The EU is imposing tougher cyber security rules for energy facilities and other key sectors.
Eye scars show high infection
New stats suggest one in 150 Australians have retinal scars caused by the Toxoplasma parasite.
Local black hole snapped
Researchers have obtained the first image of the black hole at the centre of our galaxy.
NT drops premium deal
The Northern Territory government is ditching its premium solar panel tariff scheme.
Spanish flu still lingers
German research suggests the seasonal flu might be a direct descendant of the 1918 ‘Spanish flu’.
Tsunami alarm advanced
New tsunami sensors could warn of looming threats before seismic waves even arrive.
Carbon changes loom
A major industrial firm says tighter rules for polluters could stifle competition.
'Lost' coral uncovered
Australian researchers say they have re-discovered a ‘lost’ species of coral.
Cheap river tricks tested
Biologists in the US are studying low-cost ways to improve water quality and wildlife habitat in urban creeks.
Future food jobs at risk
Government agricultural research jobs in NSW could be on the chopping block.
Mekong methods outlined
Scientists are looking for ways to save one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions.
Microbe options uncovered
Researchers are getting excited about the potential of a fungus-like microbe taken from the pristine waters of South Australia.
Ocean memory fading
New modelling suggests most of the world’s ocean is losing its year-to-year memory as a result of global warming.
Reef returned to original owners
A historic sea country agreement has been made for the Great Barrier Reef.
Report warns of heat rise
Experts say there is a 50:50 chance of global temperature temporarily reaching the 1.5°C warming threshold ...
Flour firm shift funded
A federal agency is helping manufacturing giant Manildra Group become less reliant on coal.