Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The Federal Government faces hurdles in its attempt to redirect renewable energy funds.
Giant old croc classified
Experts have identified a giant prehistoric croc that prowled south-east Queensland’s waterways millions of years ago.
Hunter praises local links
New South Wales authority Hunter Water is joining with local councils to future-proof regional water supplies.
Microplastic maps improved
Satellite studies have revealed seasonal changes and sources of microplastics in the ocean.
Outgoing crayfish concern scientists
A new study finds crayfish can be affected by antidepressants that find their way into water.
ARENA backs hybrid site
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is helping fund a $30 million ‘solar hydro’ power plant trial.
CAES builder spruiks local benefits
The company behind an advanced compressed-air energy storage facility says it will inject $457 million into a region town’s economy.
Expert laments EV 'wars'
Electric vehicles are being “caught in the culture wars”, according to one expert.
Gas gained from angled holes
Arrow Energy has been accused of drilling CSG wells under farmland without notifying landholders.
Laundry power plotted
Lithuanian scientists have come up with a way to turn laundry lint into electricity.
Planners raise coal concerns
The NSW planning department has recommended that a new Hume Coal mine be refused.
PM signs green deals
The Prime Minister has signed deals with Japan and Germany to develop technology for “a net zero emissions future”.
Projects pave over health issues
Experts say the health impacts of major transport projects are too often glossed over during the planning phases.
New staff for NSW disasters
A new Disaster Response Taskforce has been established to help NSW councils.
Almond firm fined for water take
A major irrigator has been fined for an illegal water take, but some say the penalties should be higher.
Bloom review finds varied shift
A seven-year survey of algal blooms shows things are changing around the world.
Bugs live after ages on ice
Tardigrades may have lost their title as the world’s most resilient beasts.
CSIRO backs green supplies
CSIRO says wind and solar are the cheapest sources of new electricity generation capacity in Australia.
Heat deaths deemed man-made
Experts say around 4 in 10 heat related deaths are due to climate change.