Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - December, 2020
AGL slapped for creek spill
Energy firm AGL has been issued a $1 million penalty for polluting a creek in NSW.
DNA sweep helps detect pests
Authorities are testing technology that can detect trace amounts of pest fish DNA in water samples.
Flows too low to boost breeding
Reservoirs and dams in NSW are swelling, but experts say it may not be enough to boost wetland bird numbers.
Green light for lab nuggets
The world’s first lab-grown meat product has been approved for commercial sale.
MDBP missing big points
Experts have reflected on the latest 5-year evaluation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan (MDBP).
Red meat has green cost
German researchers say meat should be 2.5 times more expensive to reflect costs to the climate.
Seaweed food awarded
Livestock feed made from seaweed has been awarded the world’s largest monetary reward in the global food arena.
EPA scraps dump approvals
Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has reversed its approval for three toxic waste dumps.
Colac gets organic power
Victoria’s regional town of Colac is taking high-tech measures to generate new electricity.
Smelter paid to power down
The Federal Government says it will underwrite Alcoa's giant Victorian smelter to ensure stability during peak power-usage periods.
Turbine syndrome re-studied
Researchers have taken another look at whether wind ‘farm’ turbine noise in the environment can affect sleep and wellbeing of nearby residents.
Wind farms drive price drop, volatility
New research shows wind farms are lowering electricity prices but increasing price volatility in the national energy market.
Blueprint lays green path
Authorities say the COVID-19 recovery period is a good time for one state to focus on sustainability.
Cod re-stock underway
More than 60,000 Murray cod fingerlings have been returned to the Darling River.
Coral study finds hope
Researchers say some corals may recover from bleaching if humans leave them alone.
ICAC says irrigators favoured
The NSW corruption court has found the State Government is “overly favourable” to irrigators.
IPC approves coal over water
NSW’s Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has green-lit the expansion of a coal mine above Sydney’s water catchment.
MDBA backs new studies
The MDBA has announced a significant science investment to shape future Basin water management.