Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - June, 2019
A new report has warned of a toxic “ticking time bomb” of coal ash waste.
New cells boosted
Australian researchers say hyper-thin ‘nanosheets’ could be a key ingredient for next-gen solar cells.
TasNetworks investigates exposure
Former staff from of Tasmania’s state-owned utility company want compensation for exposure to dangerous chemicals.
APRA warns of climate ignorance
APRA says businesses that ignore climate change could face a ‘Kodak moment’.
Joyce's farm plans probed
A report from the audit office has found Barnaby Joyce expanded a farm finance scheme against the advice of Treasury.
Key trees felled in ACT
Two eucalyptus trees sacred to Canberra's Indigenous community have been cut down.
Appeal to PM's climate morals
Over 150 religious leaders have called on Scott Morrison to block all new coal and gas projects.
Garbage patch attacked again
A giant floating device is having a second attempt at cleaning up the huge, swirling island of garbage in the Pacific Ocean.
New weather tech looms
A major rocket launch this week sent 24 new satellites into space, including some for Australia ...
Ord scheme slowed
Farmers say the Ord River Irrigation Scheme (ORIS) is not doing as much as it could.
Reef groups work on restoration
Scientists are helping tourism businesses become Great Barrier Reef guardians.
Robo-fish rides efficient tide
US engineers have created a squishy robotic lionfish that has synthetic liquid 'blood' made of battery fluid.
Water sale in response to criticism
A group of NSW farmers want to sell their water licences to people who will not grow cotton.
ERF coal backing slammed
The federal fund for fighting climate change could be used to prop up coal-fired power stations.
Solar to top WA supplies
AEMO says demand for electricity from households and businesses in WA is set to fall for the first time.
Stations seek gas admission
Billionaire businessman Brett Blundy has launched court action against Origin Energy over a plan for gas exploration on a Northern Territory cattle station.