Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - January, 2019
Most Australian businesses now see environmental matters as their most important operational issues.
Power prices slide
Australian electricity prices are falling overall, but there is significant variation between jurisdictions.
Drill rig risks raised
Tasmania’s EPA has been slammed for its handling of a drilling platform moored in the River Derwent.
Healthy soil shows superbug promise
Research has found Irish soil thought to have medicinal properties appears to carry superbug-busting potential.
DNA reveals ancient origins
Experts hope new investigations into ancient DNA can enable the return of Aboriginal remains to the lands from which they came.
Green turtles tending female
Up to 93 per cent of green turtle hatchlings could be female by 2100, as climate change causes “feminisation” of the species.
Intertidal loss spotted
Artificial intelligence has revealed a significant loss of crucial intertidal ecosystems.
Singing rivers tune fish counts
Researchers have listened to the ‘freshwater orchestra’ of singing fish to study river health.
Solar sandwich tested
Australian scientists are working on new solar cell materials to replace silicon.