Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - June, 2023
Australia’s food systems must change now to remain sustainable in the future, according to ...
Farm firms to merge
Bunge and Viterra have reached a unanimous agreement to merge, forming one of the world's largest agribusinesses.
One-shot cat contraceptive tested
A new development in feline contraception has been unveiled by researchers in the US.
Plastic rules outlined
Environment minister Tanya Plibersek has announced strict new rules on plastic packaging.
Shark data questioned
The accuracy of NSW’s shark net data has been used in a call to end the practice.
Soil seen as health driver
Experts are calling for the inclusion of soil microbiomes in the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) One Health policy ...
Sponges suffer in climate shift
Scientists from UNSW have made a significant discovery regarding the impact of climate change on sea sponges.
Water reserves reducing
Despite the construction of new reservoirs, global water reserves are dropping.
Docs sign gas letter
Paediatricians and federal independent MP Monique Ryan are urging the Northern Territory (NT) government to withdraw its support for a full-scale fracking industry.
Global energy issues detailed
A new report shows that globally, 675 million people still have no access to electricity, and 2.3 billion use polluting fuels to cook.
Miners seek 'critical' status
Big miners are pushing to have their products recognised as nationally significant.
Pole poverty outlined
A lack of action on transmission wires could be driving up power bills for consumers.
Small town eyes geothermal
Thargomindah, a small town located 1,000 kilometres west of Brisbane, could soon enjoy cheap power from a nearby geothermal project.
Snowy pledges tunnel return
Snowy Hydro says it should be able to resume construction on its massive pumped hydro project in six weeks ...
Island returned to original name
A land mass briefly known as Fraser Island has reverted to its original name, K’gari.
Big boost for protected seas
Environment minister Tanya Plibersek has approved the expansion of Macquarie Island's marine park, nearly tripling its size.
El Niño risk updated
The Bureau of Meteorology has raised its El Niño alert, heightening concerns of drought and bushfires.
Rocky origins outlined
A new study shows the molecules needed for life on Earth may have come from meteors or volcanoes.