Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Analysts say that a coal-to-nuclear conversion would be a costly gamble for Australia.
Mining probe hears concerns
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has heard of the health consequences of lead, gold, silver, and zinc mining operations.
Oil giants sued in US
In a big legal move, California has taken five of the world's biggest oil giants to court.
Woodside testing blocked
Woodside's ambitious gas project off Western Australia's northern coast has hit a snag.
SDGs mostly missed
As the world approaches the halfway mark for achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a sobering report reveals ...
'Human' kidney grown in pig
Researchers have grown ‘humanised’ kidneys inside pigs using human embryonic stem cells.
Dam battery sites mapped
Researchers saw small dams in rural Australia could function as unconventional “batteries”.
Fish kill case raised
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has filed a legal case over a fish kill incident near Lake Macquarie's Vales Point Power Station.
Floating farms tested
Australian researchers are testing designs for floating sea farms to ease food shortages.
Heat record set to fall
The year 2023 is poised to claim the dubious honour of being the hottest in recorded history.
River quality in big review
Analysis of nearly 1,000 studies has unveiled widespread damage to river water quality.
Sediment track expanded
CSIRO has deployed special sensors on Darumbal Sea Country in the Southern Great Barrier Reef to track sediment run-off.
Thin bug killer scores well
Australian researchers have invented a nano-thin superbug-slaying material.
Eraring talks continue
Tough talks are deciding the future of NSW’s Eraring coal-fired power station.
Northern farm cut back
Plans for a contentious wind farm project near World Heritage-protected rainforests in Far North Queensland have been changed.
AAD issues aired
The Australian Antarctic Division has been accused of impeding a Senate inquiry into climate research cuts.
Aviation paper takes flight
The Albanese Government has launched its Aviation Green Paper and is inviting feedback.
Australia failing green goal
Experts say Australia must drastically accelerate its emissions reductions to meet Paris Agreement goals.
Foreign water bids rise
Australia has seen an increase in foreign ownership of its water resources ...