Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - March, 2022
The bacteria-shredding wings of insects have inspired new antibacterial packaging.
CEFC shifts off solar
The chief of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) says green hydrogen investments will pay off, eventually.
Green light for Liddell battery
AGL has secured approval for a 500 megawatt (MW) battery at the Liddell coal power plant.
IEA urges oil cut
The International Energy Agency has suggested cutting down on car and plane travel.
Carbon-hungry bug discovered
Scientists have discovered a microscopic ocean predator that appears to have a taste for carbon capture.
Disaster fund described
The architects of a $10 billion cyclone reinsurance pool say a similar fund is needed for other natural disasters.
Energy boss slams Snowy plan
An experienced energy industry figure has described Snowy 2.0 as a $10 billion white elephant.
High-tech pipe coating tested
A new ‘smart coating’ is being developed that can remove mercury from water while also protecting the inside of pipes.
Prawn genes decoded
Researchers have completed a world-first mapping of the Australian tiger prawn genome.
Scientists fly for reef review
The UN is sending scientists to visit the Great Barrier Reef as a coral bleaching risk rises.
Bug brains trained on drones
Hoverfly brains have been mapped to detect the sound of distant drones.
Climate care boldly dodged
The Federal Government has successfully avoided taking responsibility for protecting young people from climate change.
Spider silk saves key protein
Swedish scientists say spider silk can stabilise a cancer-suppressing protein.
Spill fills city stream
A large chemical spill in Melbourne has left local waterways littered with dead fish.
AusNet blocked in pole probe
Energy company AusNet has faced a blockade of farmers while attempting to scout new sites.
Big money backs cable plan
Australian billionaires are pouring money into the world’s largest solar and battery project.