Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The Federal Government has come up with a plan to boost domestic fuel reserves by buying and storing fuel overseas.
Desal solar announced
A new solar setup will reduce the power bill for Adelaide’s desalination plant.
Efforts slow species decline
A new database shows Australia’s threatened mammal numbers have declined by more than a third since the 1990s.
Macquarie making green moves
Macquarie University has signed a deal to switch to 100 per cent renewable electricity.
MDB cop's report released
The Murray-Darling's ‘top cop’ says protests over water access last year were directed at the wrong government.
Prawn killer reappears
A disease that threatens the local seafood industry has been discovered again.
Studies probe drought effect
Experts have taken a deep dive into the scientific and social impacts of droughts; past, present and future.
Bushfire studies funded
The Federal Government has put up $5 million for researchers to study the health impacts of bushfires.
PFAS class action launched
A PFAS class action involving more than 40,000 Australians has been launched against the Department of Defence.
Windows seen as new source
Australian engineers are working on windows that can generate electricity.
Fossil fuels see 5% drop
New data suggests global carbon emissions from the fossil fuel industry could fall by a record 2.5 billion tonnes this year.
Sewers swept for virus data
Every flush of the toilet could soon play a role in tracking and stemming the spread of COVID-19.
Paris goals could pay off
A new study suggests meeting the Paris Agreement goals would benefit the world's economy in the long-term.
Reef studies funded
An ambitious $150 million research and development program has been announced for the Great Barrier Reef.
Bushfire hearings begin
A ceremonial hearing has kicked off the royal commission into Australia's unprecedented bushfires.
Green power for hydro-fuel
Energy Minister Angus Taylor is backing renewable energy sources as a way to drive a new hydrogen industry.
NSW rivers warming fast
A new study finds coastal rivers, lakes and lagoons in NSW are warming twice as fast as the ocean.
Starfish wait years to attack
A new study shows how crown of thorns starfish lie in wait as algae-eating young before attacking coral.
AEMO orders faults fixed
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says there are unacceptably high fault levels in North Queensland.