Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Stats show the largest marine oil spill in history did not harm BP’s stocks in the long term.
New film for fresher fruit
Engineers at Harvard University have developed a biodegradable coating to keep fruit and vegetables fresher and safer for longer.
ARENA backs greener steel
The Federal Government is funding a study of low emissions steel production at Port Kembla in New South Wales.
Big firms back huge cuts
Research backed by some of Australia's biggest players says the country can cut 88 per cent of heavy industry emissions.
Energy board seeks capacity solution
The Federal Government is working on a “capacity mechanism” to ensure stability in the national electricity grid, paying coal and gas generators for reliable supplies.
K'gari land handed back
Twenty-two hectares of land formerly known as Fraser Island has been returned to traditional owners.
CoralWatch marks 20 years
Twenty years of citizen science appears to back up findings on coral bleaching.
Custom substance questioned
Experts are questioning whether the ethics of synthetic biology are fit for purpose.
La Niña seen to linger
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says the ongoing La Niña event might persist into 2023.
NT arid area raided
The NT Government has been accused of trying to open up more areas to water extraction.
Ocean circulation slowing
Climate change is slowing down the ocean currents that circulate warm water.
Platinum mix could save emissions
Australian researchers have created a platinum catalyst at room temperature.
Whale IDs drive site revival
Researchers are embarking on an immense detective effort to help revive a calving ground that was smashed by the whaling industry.
Worms driven to plastic diet
A species of worm with an appetite for polystyrene could be the key to plastic recycling on a mass scale.
Cable tested as new sensor
Experts have tested telecoms cables on the seafloor as a detector for earthquakes, tsunamis and the effects of climate change
Call to tighten green credits
Experts warn that loose renewable energy certificates could undermine emissions reduction efforts.
Coal crunch forces response
Australia’s energy woes are being exacerbated by coal-fired generator outages.
EU enforcing USB-C
The European Union has ruled that all smartphones will require the same charger from 2024.