Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The Australian government pushed to soften the wording of the latest IPCC report to say the Great Barrier Reef is not yet in crisis.
New money for MDBA efforts
The MDBA has launched new efforts to allow fish to swim more freely along 2,000 km of northern Basin rivers.
NT's dry past detailed
A study of tree rings and other data suggests NT water allocations may be too generous.
Rainfall swings expected
Researchers predict that the next 20 years will bring big swings in La Niña and El Niño rainfall.
Carbon counted in NT gas
Santos's new offshore LNG field could produce more carbon dioxide than LNG.
Next-gen plastic site planned
A US-based recycling company is planning to build the largest plastic processing factory in Australia.
Business calls for shift fund
A manufacturing lobby says investment is needed to smooth the move to renewable energy.
Grid body sees risks
The industry body for Australia’s electricity grid says the sector must adapt to a changing climate.
Disaster fund almost dormant
The Federal Government has been criticised for holding back disaster relief money during a flooding emergency.
Flood shift predicted
One of Australia’s top hydrologists says the new IPCC report has implications for water management and flooding.
Food issues loom
A CSIRO principal scientist says the latest IPCC report warns of looming food issues.
Labor hints at MDBP change
The federal Opposition says it may modify an agreement about recovering water for the environment across the Murray-Darling Basin.
Clear risks in IPCC paper
Climate scientists warn that climate change is now a threat to human wellbeing.
Gas asset risk detailed
Experts warn that Australia is locking in its fossil fuel dependency, and could be left with billions of dollars in stranded assets.
Green battery bites at metals
Australian researchers have demonstrated an organic polymer battery that can deliver 2.8 volts.