Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Research suggests the carbon-capturing abilities of some forests may not be as expected.
Photo flash spots solar flaws
A literal “trick of the light” has been used to detect imperfections in next-gen solar cells.
Rare earths centre approved
An Australian company has been given the green light for a large rare earths project in WA.
Solid-state batteries advanced
New developments mean the world may soon see all-solid-state battery technology.
Virus vectors reviewed
A new study finds that the closer animals get to humans, the more diseases they spread.
Microbes spotted in old lava
Microbes have been discovered in a part of the ocean where many believed they could not exist.
New scaffold for lab-grown meat
The quest to create meat without the need for animal agriculture continues.
Ocean recovery possible
Experts say marine life in the world’s oceans could recover by 2050, if appropriate action is taken.
Reef bleaching repeats
Experts have confirmed that the Great Barrier Reef has seen its third bout of coral bleaching in just five years.
New uses for steel slag
Experts say a by-product of steel making can be used to both treat wastewater and make stronger concrete.
Cactus tapped for next-gen fuels
Australian industry could turn to tequila to ease its fuel shortage woes.
ERF auctions net 1.71 tonnes
The Federal Government has detailed its latest emissions-reduction purchases.
Fossils lobby under cover of COVID
Reports say the fossil fuel industry is using COVID-19 to push for deregulation or dismantling of environmental protections.
Green plans for recovery tech
Experts say green technologies are ripe to help Australian industry emerge from hibernation.
Annual bleaching looms
The world's tropical coral reefs are approaching a tipping point of ‘near-annual’ bleaching.
Bushfire likelihood assessed
A new study has found the human-induced climate crisis made Australia's recent bushfires at least 30 per cent more likely.
Contamination case launched
Legal action has been launched against a lead smelting facility over the alleged pollution of creek in South Australia.
Experts call for survival strategy
An expert group is calling for the planet to come together and develop a strategy for human survival.