Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - August, 2019
Researchers have mapped out the risk of wave damage in a changing climate.
Superbug breakthrough claimed
Australian researchers have discovered a way to find and beat superbugs, providing a critical breakthrough against many deadly infectious diseases.
Animal antibiotic warning
Experts say producers must cut antibiotic use in animals for the sake of human health.
Australia tops coal export tally
Australia is the world's third-largest fossil fuel exporter, behind Russia and Saudi Arabia, new stats show.
Burp-blocking fungus farmed
Australian researchers are farming a puffy pink seaweed that can stop cows from burping out methane.
Pacific summit ends sour
Australia has been accused of prioritising its economy over the lives of its Pacific neighbours.
Victoria launches nuclear probe
Victoria will hold its own inquiry into the feasibility and suitability of the nuclear power.
Climate call watered-down
The Australian Government has been accused of softening the language in a Pacific islands climate declaration.
App maps dwindling supplies
An Australian app is helping farmers crowdsource water during India’s water crisis.
Fish ride tubular highway
Fish gun, salmon cannon, call it what you will, a video of fish being flung through a tube has captivated millions this week.
Keys to keeping vital seagrass
Queensland researchers have developed new tools to help manage seagrass survival.
Small fine for PFAS evaporation
Gas company Inpex has been fined $12,600 for evaporating water containing PFAS over Darwin Harbour.
Victoria seeks higher target
The Victorian government is moving to legislate a renewable energy target of 50 per cent by 2030.
Watchdog seeks climate risks
ASIC says it will find out whether Australia’s biggest companies have properly disclosed their risk from climate change.
MDBA probe begins
The ACCC has commenced its inquiry into water-trading markets in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Recycling responses coming
The Federal Government has allocated $20 million for Australia's recycling industry to begin banning waste exports.
AEMO opens VPP project
AEMO has opened registrations for participation in its virtual power plant (VPP) demonstration program.
Heatwaves harm coral structure
New research shows marine heatwaves are a much bigger threat to coral reefs than previously thought.
IPCC issues food warning
The latest IPCC report suggests mankind may have to change the way it eats.
Liddell task force formed
A new task force formed by the federal and NSW governments aims to smooth the closure of AGL's ageing Liddell power station.