Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - March, 2023
The Federal Government says not supporting its climate policies will make matters worse.
Fuel shift questioned
Questions have been asked about a new fuel being trialled as an emissions-reduction measure by BHP.
Ex-Snowy boss opens up
The former boss of Snowy 2.0 says Australia’s coal power stations may need to stay open for longer.
NSW changing coal rules
NSW could soon grant coal-miners licences for water from Sydney and Illawarra drinking catchments.
State to buy big green line
The Queensland Government is buying the $5 billion Copperstring project.
WA enlists supercomputer
The WA Government is using a supercomputer nicknamed ‘Big Quokka’ to crunch climate change data.
Bee teaching seen
Researchers have shown that puzzle-solving behaviour can spread through bumblebee colonies.
Fire map help sought
Experts want local input to improve bushfire maps in the ACT and Snowy Monaro regions.
Carbon goal deemed weak
The NSW Government is facing criticism over its 2050 net-zero goal, as its own emissions data shows continued pollution from coal and gas up to mid-century.
Earth core analysed
New measurements suggest the innermost inner core of the Earth could be a ball of iron with a radius of around 650km.
Locals lament leak risk
Environmentalists are outraged at a pipeline they say could leak toxic chemicals into a drinking water dam in WA.
NSW buys big parcel
The New South Wales government has acquired its largest ever parcel of land to be transformed into a national park.
Plastic risk outlined
Experts say too little is known, and done, to tackle rising risks of plastic waste in oceans.
Seismic surveys slammed
Fishers and miners at butting heads over seismic surveys off Australian waters.
Japan backs hydrogen idea
Foreign funding will provide a $2.35 billion boost for a plan to turn Victoria’s dirty coal into hydrogen.
Japan eyes local steel
Australia is on the list of possible sites for a major ‘green steel’ project by a Japanese giant.
Bravus ordered to watch water
Questions are being asked about underground work at the controversial Carmichael coal mine.
China's coal builds rise
Stats suggest China is approving an increasing number of coal-fired power stations.
Gas claims called out
A major gas lobby has been questioned over its claims about the electrification of Australian homes.