Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
ANU sets solar record
ANU researchers have achieved a world record in perovskite solar cell efficiency.
CEFC backs ag app
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has launched a $5 million project to drive down emissions from the agriculture sector.
New deals force green thinking
Australia is set to sign up to new agreements that will require it to integrate climate and pricing risks in its investments.
Boats scour for tuna stocks
Dozens of southern bluefin tuna boats are heading to the south-east coastline of South Australia to search for fresh stock.
Low scores prompt duck call
Most Victorian hunters cannot identify the type of ducks they are allowed to shoot.
Plasma backs ammonia advance
Australian researchers have come up with a cleaner and greener way to make ammonia.
SA allows sacred lake drilling
The South Australian Government has approved drilling on a sacred Aboriginal site.
ARENA backs coal-hydro plan
Government money will be used to investigate using an underground coal mine for pumped hydro storage.
Cameco approval uncovered
Media investigations reveal a curious timeline for the approval of a new uranium mine.
Origin access questioned
Energy firm Origin is seeking petroleum leases across 225,000 hectares of one of the world’s biggest free-flowing river systems.
Itochu ditching coal
A partner in the Maules Creek coal mine has announced it will divest from thermal coal mines by 2024.
Countdown to plug pet list
NSW’s Minister for Local Government has revealed that 'Bella' is the most popular dog name in NSW for 2020.
Crust shows global growth
A new study of Earth’s crust shows a global growth spurt three billion years ago.
Local spots on forest list
Australia is the only developed nation on a new list of global deforestation hotspots.
Iron ships face new fee
Some WA iron ore exports will face new charges aimed at mitigating dust pollution problems.
Ranger closure prompts rehab call
The rehab plan for an old NT uranium mine has been deemed “woefully inadequate”.
WA to review BHP licences
BHP's environmental licences in the Pilbara town of Newman will be tested by the state government.