Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The Clean Energy Regulator says Peabody Energy has been filing inaccurate emissions reports.
Power price dip plotted
Renewable energy is driving Australian power prices down to “among lowest in the world”.
Ranger costs increase
The forecast cost of rehabilitating Rio Tinto’s former NT uranium mine has increased.
ANU renews record
The Australian National University (ANU) has broken its own record for solar cell efficiency.
High-tech fire suits tested
An Australian government body is working on the firefighting uniform of the future.
Placenta plastic reviewed
A Norwegian study has confirmed the presence of microplastics in the placenta and in newborns.
Pledge made for Reef at risk
The Prime Minister has pledged $1 billion for the Great Barrier Reef, while a new report shows the immense risk it faces.
UN could slam dam plans
United Nations scientists have stoked fears that the Blue Mountains could lose its world heritage status because of a dam-raising scheme.
Wastewater sweeps still needed
Experts say wastewater COVID testing is still useful, even as the virus becomes more widespread.
Fossil fuels drive prices
Data shows the higher cost of fossil fuels is driving wholesale power prices up.
Gas stove risks studied
Experts say cooking with gas comes with significant climate and health impacts.
More funds for modular solar
Government funds are backing an innovative new modular solar power system.
RACV backs hydro-factory
Melbourne will soon be home to Australia’s first purpose-built assembly plant for hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles.
Mystery bursts emerge from space
A team mapping radio waves across the Universe has discovered something unusual.
Woodside to exit Myanmar
Woodside has withdrawn from Myanmar almost a year after the nation’s military coup.
Dam plan slammed again
The NSW government has been told to rework its plans to raise the Warragamba dam wall.