Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - March, 2021
The genetic signal of Aboriginal Australians has been found in South America.
WA beef money questioned
Political donations appear to have influenced the outcome of a development application in WA.
Water pledge weakening
Questions have been raised about whether money meant for Indigenous water rights will actually be delivered.
Academy calls for carbon efforts
Australia’s scientific community has called on the Morrison Government to aim for net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
AI aimed at ancient rock art
High-tech analysis has been applied to some of the oldest artworks in the world.
Billions back Barossa gas
Santos says it is getting the money together to develop a major new gas field off the coast of Darwin.
La Niña leaves but rain still looms
The 2020-21 La Niña event is over, but experts expect rain will continue.
Pesticide risks for global farms
A global study has found 64 percent of the world’s agricultural land is at risk of pesticide pollution.
State rejects FLNG
The Victorian Government has rejected plans for a 300-metre-long floating gas terminal off the Mornington Peninsula.
US testing local solar tech
CSIRO has welcomed planned US tests of its next-gen solar thermal technology.
Water saving boosts birds
Environmental water has brought a boom time for waterbirds in the Gayini wetlands.
Capture system set on cement
Queensland researchers have come up with a carbon-capture process that could significantly reduce emissions from concrete production.
Moon buildings backed
Funding has been granted for a system to provide solar energy on dark parts of the Moon.
AEMO reports on future shortage
A new gas import terminal could help Australia avoid a looming gas shortage.
NAIF aimed at new areas
The Federal Government wants to modify a major investment scheme, and could use it to underwrite new fossil fuel projects.
Pipe life cut short
The expected lifespan of Australia’s longest natural gas pipeline has been slashed.
Rooftop export fee suggested
Regulators have proposed charging Australians with rooftop solar panels for exporting electricity to the grid.
First People lead green response
Traditional Owners and scientists are meeting to form a First People’s-led response to climate change.
CSIRO sees battery billions
CSIRO is looking at options to build a multi-billion-dollar battery recycling industry in Australia.
Floods should be factored in
Experts have slammed building regulations that ignore major flood zones.