Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Experts have spelled out ways to save Australia’s vital water systems.
Battery bricks could convert coal
Local researchers say their new type of thermal storage material could see coal-fired power stations run entirely fossil-fuel free.
Buybacks scrapped amid missing flows
The Water Minister says buybacks from farmers are over, while investigations show the Murray-Darling system is missing vast amounts of water.
ARENA expands giant VPP
More than 3,000 social housing tenants will soon join in Australia’s largest virtual power plant (VPP).
Coal reliability questioned
A new report finds Queensland’s gas and coal-fired power stations have the most outages in the country.
Green changes rammed through
The Federal Government has gagged debate and rushed through its weakening of the important EPBC act.
Hornsdale storage grows
The world's largest lithium-ion battery in South Australia is now even bigger.
Beestings set on cancer cells
Venom from honeybees has been found to kill aggressive breast cancer cells.
Flood response uncovered
Experts are looking at ways to manipulate plants to make them more flood-resistant.
Future sea heat forecast
New analysis has found where marine heatwaves are most likely to intensify.
On-farm scheme could continue
The federal water minister may top up a major drought rebate scheme that has run dry.
Water origin reviewed
Experts are having a new look at the question of exactly where the Earth's water came from.
Hazelwood fire effects checked
A study has found that the 2014 Hazelwood coalmine fire exposed unborn children to respiratory damage.
Ley agrees to improve green laws
The federal environment minister says she will add legally binding national standards to new environment laws.
Local dirt for 3D-buildings
Engineers have come up with a way to 3D-print buildings using locally-sourced soil.
CEFC backs e-bikes
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is backing a new ‘micromobility’ start-up, as demand for deliveries grows.
Coal plan firm funded
A Queensland company has received a $3.6m grant to further plans for a new coal power station, despite its lack of experience.
Study finds only minor offsets
New analysis shows governments are not requiring companies to increase their offsets.