Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The world’s first public database of mine tailings dams has been launched to prevent deadly disasters.
CEFC buys into batteries
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has increased its investment in new battery storage technology.
Court set for oil plans
Conservationists have launched a legal challenge against plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
New cells survive stress tests
New, high-tech perovskite solar modules have passed three critical stability tests.
Wyatt green-lights uranium plan
Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt has approved further uranium exploration in the NT.
Canberra spreads supplies
Canberra has agreed to send water to “buy time” for the drought-affected town of Braidwood.
Homicide charge over dam collapse
Homicide charges have been laid over a dam disaster last year that killed more than 250 people.
New details on $80m water deal
New documents raise new questions about an $80 million water deal involving a government minister.
Platypus status questioned
With rivers drying up and platypuses becoming stranded, scientists are concerned for the future of the species.
Ties cut over Adani bus deal
A Great Barrier Reef conservation group has cut ties with Greyhound over an Adani contract.
Water good for audio studies
Experts are pushing for more acoustic monitoring in freshwater systems.
Anti-dengue mozzies made
CSIRO scientists have genetically engineered mosquitos that are resistant to spreading the dengue virus.
Australia-Japan sign hydrogen deal
The Australian Government has signed a joint statement of cooperation on hydrogen fuel with Japan.
Denham set for hydro-boost
The WA town of Denham is on track to become a zero-emission community with the help of hydrogen power.
Funding up for rubbish power
The Federal Government is helping fund Australia’s second large scale energy-from-waste plant in Western Australia.
NSW backs off rural renewables
The New South Wales government will not provide regional towns with renewably-sourced emergency backup power during disasters ...
PM rejects climate critics
The Prime Minister has rejected claims that he has no real climate plans.
BlackRock to ease off coal
The world's largest fund manager says it will reduce its exposure to thermal coal.