Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Australian experts have come up with a cost effective and quick way to find groundwater.
Hope reigns in zero plan
Australia’s net-zero emissions ‘plan’ pins its hopes to technologies that do not yet exist.
Plastics seep from waste sites
Research shows microplastics can enter the environment from wastewater treatment.
Shark mistakes tested
Experts have tested the theory that mistaken identity leads sharks to attack humans.
Woodside plans blue/green site
Woodside wants to build a giant hydrogen and ammonia production hub on government land south of Perth.
Call for more cable talks
An Aborignal group has called for more consultation on a multi-billion dollar cable plan.
Coalition limps to zero plan
The Coalition is doing its homework on the bus to school - slapping together an emissions pledge days before COP26.
Ley picks risks
Environment Minister Sussan Ley has approved three new coal mines, but is skeptical about a giant renewable project.
Lithium boost backed
The Federal Government has invested in a company that claims it can revolutionise lithium production.
NT approves Beetaloo digs
Empire Energy has secured full approval for more fracking in the NT’s Beetaloo Basin.
UN warns of fossil rise
The UN says fossil fuel production is set to ramp up alongside new emission pledges.
Key systems unprotected
Experts say that over 1,500 of Australia’s unique ecosystems, on land and sea, fall outside Australia’s protected areas.
Marine molecules missed
Experts say the search for new natural products from the ocean is overlooking unique and potentially beneficial compounds.
Moon's history padded out
The Moon appears to have been volcanically 'alive' for much longer than previously thought.
Plastic dominates beach sweep
Plastic makes up 84 per cent of rubbish found on Australian beaches, a new study finds.