Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - February, 2023
Ancient migrations mapped
New research maps the superhighways travelled by the first Australians on a 10,000-year journey through the continent.
Carp options open in QLD
Authorities are working through options in what could be Australia’s first carp herpes release site.
Coral sweep surprises scientists
Citizen scientists have found greater-than-expected coral cover in waters off Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Council climate roles probed
Experts say that local governments can help combat the health impacts of climate change.
Dolphin help detailed
Researchers say dolphins and humans both benefit from working together to catch fish.
Drones set on MDB birds
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is using drones to monitor important waterbird populations.
Flood impacts forecast
New modelling predicts devastating socioeconomic impacts of future coastal flooding for developing nations.
Flood probes questioned
Potential issues have been highlighted in an inquiry into flooding in Melbourne.
Caesium spotted in WA
The world is coming down from a heightened state caused by a missing radioactive ‘pill’.
Hydrogen concerns surveyed
Experts say that misunderstanding is holding back the adoption of hydrogen fuel technologies.
German links backed
The Federal Government is funding four collaborative hydrogen projects run in partnership between Australia and Germany.
Grattan calls for fuel cuts
Analysts say the $8 billion a year in fuel tax credits given to businesses should be cut in half.