Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - December, 2022
MDBA drops NSW advisory
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority has scrapped a deal with a First Nations advisory that it says failed ...
Queensland dumps pipe dream
The Queensland government has abandoned an 80-year-old water scheme after a review found it completely unviable.
Snake clitoris spotted
Researchers have scientifically described the clitoris of a snake for the first time.
Sound drives hydro-boost
Engineers in Melbourne have used sound waves to massively boost production of green hydrogen.
Tidal help studied
New research shows tidal restoration to coastal wetlands can reduce greenhouse emissions.
Bug strength worries WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm on high levels of resistance in bacteria.
Call to reveal green efforts
The Federal Government has proposed new laws to force big business to disclose climate efforts.
Human hybrid issues probed
A new report looks at the ethics of crossing species boundaries by inserting human cells into nonhuman animals.
MCA upset at EPA plan
Australia's main mining lobby is concerned about stronger environmental regulations.
Big coal plan goes quiet
Glencore says it will withdraw from its $1.5 billion Valeria coal project in central Queensland.
Exploration sales anger councils
The NT Government is set to allow fracking companies to sell gas from the Beetaloo Basin before production approvals are granted.
Locals boost perovskite power
Australian researchers are working with Oxford experts to create perovskite solar cells tough enough to match mighty silicon.
Sodium-sulphur batteries improved
Researchers are working on a new, low-cost battery with four times the energy capacity of lithium-ion batteries and is far cheaper to produce.
Tech tool details solar savings
A new solar calculator is letting Australians forecast cost savings on panels and batteries.
Fishing review finds issues
A report on commercial fishing in Western Australia has questioned the activities of state government officers.
New green cop outlined
The Federal Government has pledged to fix Australia’s “broken” environmental laws, and set up a tough federal EPA.
EU launching green regime
The European Union (EU) says new laws should prevent companies selling products linked to deforestation.