Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - June, 2023
The remarkable abilities of a robot named 'Morphobot' (M4) are highlighted in a new report.
'Sand boil' effect detailed
Sand boils caused by groundwater discharges affect beach stability, yet knowledge of these damaging underground erosions is largely misunderstood.
Barra backing questioned
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) allegedly disregarded its lending guidelines in a barramundi investment.
Big find at submerged site
Ancient stone artefacts have been found at an underwater spring off the Western Australia Pilbara coast.
Cloud creators shield Reef
Queensland scientists are conducting experiments to modify clouds and reduce the impact of global warming.
CSIRO launches soil tool
CSIRO has launched a new tool to help Australia sustainably manage its soil.
New tech for wet history
Environmental scientists have used cave stalagmites as a record of groundwater replenishment over time.
Battery leader's passing marked
John Goodenough, 2019 Nobel Prize winner in 2019 for groundbreaking work on the development of lithium-ion batteries, has passed away at the age of 100.
Flood fund tweaks detailed
The Productivity Commission has reviewed the federal Future Drought Fund.
Green power drives union split
Mining and energy workers have voted to split from the CFMMEU over differing stances on the renewable ...
High fine for big fire
The chemical waste company responsible for a massive 2019 industrial fire in Melbourne has been fined $2.9 million.
IFM leadership shifts
A major infrastructure investor will soon be chaired by its second successive Labor figure.
Green bodies audit poorly
An audit has exposed deficiencies in NSW’s Forestry Corporation and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Iridium advance reported
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have made significant progress in improving the efficiency of iridium-based catalysts for renewable energy.
Rich risks in green shift
Research from the US suggests financial risks from renewable energy transition are concentrated among the wealthy.
Bank responds to natural hits
The World Bank says it will ease financing for countries hit by natural disasters.
AIMS studies reef life
A new study reveals shark and ray populations on Australian coral reefs are faring relatively well.
Fukushima release tested
TEPCO is running tests ahead of a plan to release treated Fukushima wastewater in the Pacific.