Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - April, 2020
Sewers swept for virus data
Every flush of the toilet could soon play a role in tracking and stemming the spread of COVID-19.
Paris goals could pay off
A new study suggests meeting the Paris Agreement goals would benefit the world's economy in the long-term.
Reef studies funded
An ambitious $150 million research and development program has been announced for the Great Barrier Reef.
Bushfire hearings begin
A ceremonial hearing has kicked off the royal commission into Australia's unprecedented bushfires.
Green power for hydro-fuel
Energy Minister Angus Taylor is backing renewable energy sources as a way to drive a new hydrogen industry.
NSW rivers warming fast
A new study finds coastal rivers, lakes and lagoons in NSW are warming twice as fast as the ocean.
Starfish wait years to attack
A new study shows how crown of thorns starfish lie in wait as algae-eating young before attacking coral.
AEMO orders faults fixed
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says there are unacceptably high fault levels in North Queensland.
Old forest CCS assessed
Research suggests the carbon-capturing abilities of some forests may not be as expected.
Photo flash spots solar flaws
A literal “trick of the light” has been used to detect imperfections in next-gen solar cells.
Rare earths centre approved
An Australian company has been given the green light for a large rare earths project in WA.
Solid-state batteries advanced
New developments mean the world may soon see all-solid-state battery technology.
Virus vectors reviewed
A new study finds that the closer animals get to humans, the more diseases they spread.
Microbes spotted in old lava
Microbes have been discovered in a part of the ocean where many believed they could not exist.
New scaffold for lab-grown meat
The quest to create meat without the need for animal agriculture continues.
Ocean recovery possible
Experts say marine life in the world’s oceans could recover by 2050, if appropriate action is taken.
Reef bleaching repeats
Experts have confirmed that the Great Barrier Reef has seen its third bout of coral bleaching in just five years.
New uses for steel slag
Experts say a by-product of steel making can be used to both treat wastewater and make stronger concrete.