Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
A billionaire’s investment firm has laid out a series of strong suggestions for AGL Energy.
Drought texts remain secret
The PM’s office has blocked requests for text messages that Barnaby Joyce claims constituted his work as drought envoy.
Night light powers new cells
UNSW researchers have worked out how to harvest energy from light at night.
Reef heat keeps rising
The Great Barrier Reef last year saw its hottest December on record since 1900.
Satellite study shows wetlands loss
Analysis of more than one million satellite images suggest 4,000 square kilometres of tidal wetlands have been lost globally over 20 years.
Wine boss wants reform favour
A major wine grower says Murray Darling Basin water market reforms should recognise the most beneficial commodities.
Waste tuned for mercury removal
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.