Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The Victorian and federal governments are clashing over the Murray-Darling Basin Plan extension.
Ancient antibiotics give tips
Engineers are looking at how natural antibiotics evolve to unlock new treatments for deadly superbugs.
ILO calls for overhaul
The International Labour Organization (ILO) wants a human-centred economic revolution.
Fossil pledge still sought
Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has joined a last-ditch effort to phase out fossil fuels at the COP28 summit.
Green slice rises
New stats show about 40 per cent of the world's power generation is now renewable.
ARC changes outlined
The Albanese Government has presented a bill to strengthen the Australian Research Council (ARC).
Digital double predicts issues
Melbourne Water says its digital twin is helping to predict water quality issues.
Greens get water concessions
The Albanese Government and the Greens have struck a deal on environmental reforms.
Heat record toppled again
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has declared 2023 the hottest year on record.
Local magic mushrooms sequenced
Australia's magic mushrooms could help breed tomorrow's “designer ‘shrooms”.
Protective forecasts plotted
Researchers say existing systems could be used to reduce harm to marine life.
Top minds bail on X
A new survey shows Australian scientists are leaving Elon Musk’s social media platform.
Combo bill criticised
The Albanese Government has been criticised for combining changes to the Petroleum Resources Rent Tax with a bill to avoid a new PwC scandal.
Concern over COP leader claims
The president of COP28 says there is “no science” behind calls for a phase-out of fossil fuels.