Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Senate backs MDBP shift
A Senate inquiry has given its support to the federal government's proposed changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Speed checked for seeds of life
Researchers say comets may have delivered molecules for life on Earth at the perfect speed.
DNA mixed for new monkey
Chinese researchers have successfully achieved the live birth of a chimaeric monkey, using cells from multiple embryos.
Early farm plan pulled
International energy firm BlueFloat has withdrawn its submission for a wind farm off the NSW South Coast.
Fuels surging past Paris
Governments worldwide are on track to produce 110 per cent more fossil fuels by 2030 than is consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
Hydrogen flights backed
Australian aerospace startup AMSL Aero is set to elevate hydrogen-powered flight with a $5.43 million ARENA grant.
Synthetic genome completed
Australian researchers have created the world’s first entirely synthetic genome.
Woodside bets on fossils
Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill says demand for oil and gas will stay high.
Cities seek bin deals
Western Sydney councils are seeking a five-year extension to the NSW government's 2030 deadline for implementing food and organic waste (FOGO) collections.
Expert addressing WA water needs
As mining grows in remote WA, experts are working to ensure there is enough water.
NSW plans EV boost
In a bid to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the NSW Government plans to install 1,500 charging plugs in regional tourism areas.
Space site seeks to grow
Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) wants to expand the NT’s Arnhem Space Centre.
Water change to plug gap
The NSW Government says it will enhance the Water Management Act 2000, following the outcomes of a long-awaited review.
BHP seeks dam deal
BHP, the world's largest mining company, is seeking a settlement regarding a Brazilian dam disaster.
Green case pause questioned
Legal experts have questioned a federal government proposal to put a three-year pause on litigation for deceptive claims.