Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
A new aquifer project could be crucial for water management in the Murray-Darling Basin.
China going for green jet fuel
Chinese scientists have developed a process for converting plant waste into aviation fuel.
Hazelwood hike reported
A new report says major power companies have used the closure of Hazelwood to gouge customers.
Redbank revival mooted
The new owners of a mothballed coal generator in NSW plan to restart operations.
Renewable forecasts funded
A new project will see solar and wind farms providing their own short-term generation forecasts.
Public petitioned to map galaxies
Scientists want volunteers to help unlock the secrets of the Universe.
Major emitter dodges EPA
The WA Government has rejected guidelines from its own EPA requiring major LNG projects to be carbon neutral.
Melbourne's nasty stockpiles assessed
Melbourne is riddled with stockpiles of hazardous and flammable chemicals.
Recycling fight ramps up
Bottles, cans and cardboard were strewn across the steps of the Victorian parliament this week as part of a protest over the state's recycling issues.
Asteroid data rains down
Planetary scientists are being overwhelmed this week with new data on two different asteroids.
Carp campaign closing
The fight against European carp in Tasmanian lakes is coming to an end after almost 25 years.
Former car factory going green
An old Toyota car plant in Victoria is being turned into a renewable energy hub to produce hydrogen fuels.
IPCC deemed conservative
Scientists say the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) could be downplaying global threats.
Miner slammed for metal leak
A disused mine in far north Queensland is leaching toxic water into waterways.
Western choices leave the poor dry
A new report has found food and clothing in Western countries is impacting water supplies for the world’s poorest.
Dam plan brings flood of worry
The NSW government appears to be planning to raise parts of the Warragamba Dam wall significantly higher than it has said publicly.
Farmers fear tech costs
Farmers say it will be hard to afford some of their new high-tech water requirements.
Rabbit virus working
Experts say the latest tailored rabbit virus has reduced rabbit numbers on some sites, but is not spreading too far.
Virtual coins have very real cost
A new study has slammed Bitcoin mining technology for its large environmental costs.
WA dumps wave backing
The WA Government has scrapped its $16 million contract with the Carnegie Clean Energy wave power firm.