Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
There are calls for an inquiry into how Shine Energy secured a $4 million grant for a coal plant study.
New group for green chains
Some of Australian biggest companies are coming together to work towards net zero emissions in their supply chains.
Hundreds join call for humanity
Hundreds of prominent Australians have signed a letter calling for efforts to solve the biggest challenges facing humanity.
Bushfires to lift threatened numbers
Experts expect the catastrophic 2019-2020 bushfire season to have increased the number of threatened native species in Australia.
Cyclone watch enhanced
Advanced new modelling could protect vulnerable communities from flood and storm damage.
Dogs spot dam foxes
Highly-trained spaniels are being used to sniff out foxes around South East Queensland’s dam catchments.
Hungry starfish studied
Scientists have uncovered new details about the life of the ‘cockroach of the sea’ – the crown-of-thorns starfish.
EPBC Act linked to decline
A federal review of Australia’s key environmental law has called for a new independent regulator to be created.
CSIRO gas links questioned
Experts have raised concerns that the CSIRO has been compromised by its relationship with the CSG industry.
Green lifecycle studied
Experts say the Australia’s renewable energy transition makes economic sense.
Locals reject key line
Locals fear that a new electricity transmission line will ruin the tranquillity of their Tasmanian wilderness.
Locks turned to carbon dots
Australian engineers have turned human hair into highly sensitive sensors.
Seven make hydro shortlist
Seven companies have been shortlisted for the next stage of the ARENA’s $70 million hydrogen funding.
Solar flow record set
Australian solar cell researchers have created a ‘solar-flow battery’ that can generate, store, and deliver renewable electricity in a single device.
Contamination continues for Pioneer
Residents of one Tasmanian town have been dealing with contaminated water for over eight years, and will continue to do so.
Dog fur tested for oil cleanup
Experts have found that dog fur could be an effective and sustainable way to mop up dangerous environmental contaminants.
Indigenous timeline extended in SA
It appears that First Nations people occupied South Australia’s Riverland region much earlier than previously believed.
MDBP top-down method slammed
An environmental policy expert says the MDBP is failing because it ignores local views.
Methane masses rising
The latest methane figures show emissions increased by nine per cent - or 50 million tons - from 2007 to 2017.