Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - November, 2018
Microplastics and other man-made fibres have been found in a popular fish species on the Great Barrier Reef.
Sludge seen in new light
A waste product, disposed of as landfill in the past, has been unearthed as a powerful fertiliser.
Feds post big dam funds
The Federal Government has put up $500 million to “turbocharge” the construction of new dams and irrigation projects.
Australia to boost PNG power
Australia will spend $25 million a year to electrify Papua New Guinea, according to a new deal.
Inpex sets up $24m fund
Japanese gas giant Inpex will pay Darwin's Larrakia people $24 million over the 40-year lifespan of the Ichthys LNG project.
Award granted for coral courage
Australia’s top coral expert has been acknowledged for his courage in promoting science.
City hayfever watch goes live
A new project will help Brisbane residents with hayfever and seasonal asthma keep a check on levels of grass pollen in the air.
Coffee cup money for NSW
NSW councils have welcomed new funding to help divert disposable coffee cups from landfill.
Concern over Bight oil risk
Experts say a worst-case-scenario oil spill in the Great Australian Bight could reach as far as Port Macquarie in NSW.
Council makes drought link
The Climate Council says the severe drought gripping much of Australia has been exacerbated by climate change.
Devil effort seeks new funds
A crowdfunding campaign aimed at one of Australia’s most iconic but endangered animals has been launched this week.
Fuel giant wants carbon price
Australian oil and gas giant Woodside wants a national carbon pricing scheme.
IEA reports on power shift
A new report details the major transformations underway for the global energy sector, driven largely by renewables.
WA harvests farm data
A new research partnership will see vast amounts of WA agricultural data collected and analysed to help farmers make more informed decisions.
Drones home in on horses
A new project is using drones to track and model the erosion caused by feral horses in NSW.
Space and Sun cells combined
Stanford University has demonstrated that heat from the sun and the chill of outer space can be collected simultaneously with a single device.
Adani skirts water trigger
Adani has bypassed the need for a full environmental impact assessment, against governmental advice.
Dam spill taken to UK court
BHP Billiton is being sued for about £5 billion by Brazilian victims of the Samarco dam collapse.
Report reveals drug-filled rivers
A review of Melbourne rivers has revealed a cocktail of pharmaceuticals that could put wildlife at risk.
Water mining concerns raised in NSW
There are calls this week for an inquiry into the commercial extraction of water from the New South Wales Northern Rivers.