Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - June, 2022
Human weather links reviewed
A new review looks at how much of the world’s extreme weather is down to human-driven climate change.
MDBA backs rice boost
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is helping one of the most water intensive crops in the world to increase production.
Snowy releases cause concern
The need for more power from Snowy Hydro has prompted flooding fears for farmers.
Tassal knocks back buyout
Local salmon firm Tassal has rejected a $1 billion bid from a Canadian aquaculture company.
Third La Niña looms
Four out of seven forecasting models are predicting La Niña will return to Australia in late spring.
Big warning on hydro-leaks
Scientists are warning that hydrogen fuel could make climate change worse.
State body rejects coal plan
A NSW government agency has come out against a proposed coal mine extension.
Alien salt drift studied
Researchers say life-giving minerals can move through ice sheets on alien planets.
Court action over gas risk
Conservationists are seeking to halt the $16 billion Scarborough gas project due to its risk to the Great Barrier Reef.
Hot coral drift to Sydney
Researchers are investigating whether new corals in Sydney are dangerous invaders, or just harmless refugees.
Northern fish spotted in south
A simple fishing trip on the NSW Mid North Coast has been turned into an important research paper.
Slick BP avoids spill damage
Stats show the largest marine oil spill in history did not harm BP’s stocks in the long term.
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.
Green power for SA pipe
More than 34,000 solar panels are now powering one of SA Water’s major pipelines.
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.