Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Authorities could be seriously overlooking tidal wetlands in ‘blue carbon’ projects.
Drought studies should drive crops
Experts say new findings about plant drought tolerance need to be integrated to protect crops.
Dye stripped with gold approach
Researchers have come up with a new, sustainable solution for wastewater polluted by dyes.
Offshore issue spotted
Australia’s Biodiversity Council has questioned a proposed environmental law carve out for the offshore oil and gas industry.
US warning on water hacks
The US Government has issued a warning about the vulnerability of water systems to cyberattacks.
CEFC continues lithium boost
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced a commitment of up to $110 million to support a lithium project.
COVID cut reviewed
A new study finds global life expectancy declined by 1.6 years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
EDO engages SC review
The Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) has initiated an external review following critical remarks in a recent court case.
Ex-PM's Origin comments surface
In a striking political intervention, Paul Keating appears to have challenged Treasurer Jim Chalmers to dismiss a $20 billion offer by Canadian private equity giant Brookfield to purchase Origin Energy.
Low cost scheme outlined
Economists have proposed a ‘HECS-for-solar’ scheme to slash power bills and help the climate.
Pocock questions gas talks
The Albanese government has been accused of avoiding First Nations consultation on offshore gas plans.
Shareholder push resisted
Woodside Energy has defended its chairman, Richard Goyder, amid a campaign by activist shareholders against his re-election.
Solar rolls break record
CSIRO scientists have reported a new record efficiency for next-gen roll-to-roll printed solar cells.
Ancient burns traced back
Researchers have discovered Indigenous fire management in northern Australia was being practised at least 11,000 years ago.
Animal speed limits studied
Researchers have investigated how nature dictates the top speed of animals.
Cane growers oppose Blue Heart
Queensland sugarcane growers have voiced apprehension about the $35 million Blue Heart project.
Farmers link for flows
Fourteen Tasmanian farmers have come together to create the Macquarie Settlement Pipeline Partnership in an effort to drought-proof their region.
Fire ant scheme slammed
A Senate inquiry into the spread of fire ants has heard some unsettling insights.