Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Mining giants BHP and Vale have proposed a $38 billion settlement over the catastrophic failure of the Samarco tailings dam in 2015.
Bricks remixed for green gains
Engineers have developed a brick made from recycled materials that promises to reduce household energy costs.
Beetaloo deal emerges
Concern has been raised around a gas deal meant to secure the NT’s energy future.
COVID guidelines reviewed
New research finds most national COVID-19 treatment guidelines recommend treatments that do not work.
King delegates gas decision
The Resources Minister has excused herself from decision-making on the contentious Petroleum Export Permit 11 (PEP-11).
WA seeks gas progress
WA has urged the Commonwealth to apply its “use it or lose it” policy for energy companies holding undeveloped offshore gas field licences.
Sims questions local fervour
A once leading figure in Australian regulation says a fancy slogan could hinder progress.
MDBP review talks begin
Major talks have outlined new plans for the management of the Murray-Darling Basin.
Murray unity sought
Researchers have called for unified water theft laws in the Murray-Darling Basin.
New standard for federal buys
A new sustainability initiative imposes stricter standards for government contracting.
Uni returns ancient spears
A set of stolen Indigenous artefacts have been returned to their community.
Wastewater change calculated
Researchers in the US say billions could be saved by a switch to green wastewater infrastructure.
IV pushes preventative spend
Experts urge Victoria to bolster roads, electricity networks, and buildings against escalating extreme weather events.