Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Scientists have pinpointed a gene that helps deadly E. coli bacteria evade antibiotics.
FMG aims to be diesel free
Mining giant Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) is buying an engineering and battery company that it says will help it ditch diesel.
MDBA tests new release
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is trialling a different method of water releases from Hume Dam.
Plastic study finds temperature effect
A new study warns that warmer oceans and plastic chemicals could change how fish grow.
Richmond Valley takes top drop
New South Wales’s Richmond Valley Council has received the award for Best Tasting Tap Water in Australia.
Report shows power digs
New research shows new investment in the resource sector is overwhelmingly focused on electrification minerals.
VR gives new sub view
Maritime archaeologists are allowing people to access a protected submarine wreck from the comfort of their homes.
Emissions seen in solar rise
The solar boom needed for net zero could itself present another global warming risk.
Experts call for local eyes
Experts say Australia must build its own network of Earth Observation satellites.
NSW supports more longwall
The NSW Government has endorsed Whitehaven Coal's Narrabri mine extension, despite “significant” emissions.
Devil diets break assumptions
Tasmanian devils appear to be some of the world’s pickiest scavengers.
Experts urge security works
Infrastructure Victoria wants the state government to do more to reduce climate-related risks to water supplies.
Fish wave off predators
Schools of fish have been shown to protect themselves by performing a group wave.
Pitt slammed for huge water fee
Green groups say the federal government is paying eight times over the market price for Murray-Darling water.
Ryugu rocks detailed
Scientists have analysed asteroid samples that dropped into the WA desert in 2020.