Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has invested a further $200 million into renewables.
Mine boss backs independence
Billionaire mining magnate Andrew Forrest says global conflict shows Australia must push to become “energy independent”.
New neuron implanted in plant
Swedish researchers have used an artificial neuron to control a Venus flytrap.
Big firms blocking green drive
Analysts have accused major corporate ‘influencers’ of blocking action against global warming.
CSIRO aids drought plans
A new partnership is bringing some of Australia’s top minds into regional drought resilience planning.
Mangrove boost mapped
Restoration of mangroves and seagrasses can lead to substantial recovery, but it could take decades, research finds.
Snowy flows fall short
Experts say the environmental water flow agreement for the Snowy River has never reached its annual target.
Synchrotron set on rice
Scientists are using a football field-sized synchrotron to examine individual grains of rice.
Custom bugs build from gas
Experts say engineered bacteria can turn greenhouse gases into useful chemicals.
Funding to fight for Antarctic stake
The Federal Government has put up over $800 million for new Antarctic activities, but the funds are not a matter of pure research.
ARENA funds fleet shift
Over $100 million in government finds is being offered to fleets to shift to zero emissions vehicles.
Big AGL bid rejected
Investors have been knocked back after trying to take over AGL Energy and shut down its coal power plants earlier ...
CEFC backs cleantech fund
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has launched a specialist cleantech fund manager.
EV plant plans shift
Plans for a $700 million electric vehicle manufacturing plant in New South Wales have been scrapped.
Ex-advisor slams gas influence
A former Woodside lobbyist and engineer has accused the gas industry of misleading the public.
Greens plug huge energy shift
The Greens have proposed a $40 billion renationalisation of Australia’s energy sector.
Origin announces big battery
Origin Energy has brought forward plans to shut Australia's largest coal-fired power plant - Eraring Power Station.