Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - August, 2023
Snowy Hydro has confirmed that the cost of its ambitious Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project has ballooned to a staggering $12 billion.
Brain worm breaks ground
An Australian woman has become the first known human to be infected with a parasitic roundworm linked to ...
Fukushima release stokes snub
Chinese consumers are leading a boycott of Japanese products in response to the release of treated wastewater...
Henry calls for green shift
The former head of Australia's Treasury, Dr Ken Henry, has called for sweeping environmental reforms.
MDBA summit sets direction
The MDBA’s Basin Officials Committee (BOC) has convened virtually to outline their strategic focus for the upcoming year.
Views split on water plan
Questions are being asked about where the Federal Government will find 450 gigalitres (GL) of water...
Chinese swoop tallied
Chinese companies have bought half of the world's largest lithium mines since 2018.
Green bill rises
Australia needs $100 billion and bold policies for its green energy goals, experts say.
Muja life extended
Western Australia's Muja coal-fired power station will remain operational for longer.
Report predicts red future
Australia is facing four decades of budget deficits, according to the latest Intergenerational Report.
Bushfire risk predicted
With past wet conditions promoting fuel growth, large areas of Australia could see a higher bushfire risk in coming months.
Fires drive quokka change
Scientists have observed adaptations among quokkas in response to prescribed burns.
Frog sounds show eco-health
Australian researchers are drawing on the love lives of frogs to better understand whether an ecosystem is healthy.
Fukushima release looms
Japan is preparing to release treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean.
Hookworms set on human disease
A world-first human trial has used live hookworms to combat diseases such as Type 2 diabetes.
Hydrogen fuel path laid
A new report has been released that could accelerate Australia's hydrogen-powered transport future.
State stays off new Murray plan
Victoria has refused to sign on to the federal government’s new Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
EPA lays gold charges
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has launched criminal proceedings against Newcrest's Cadia gold mine.
King backs maligned method
The resources minister has endorsed carbon capture despite recent shifts on the idea within her party.