Archived Industry News for Water Professionals - October, 2024
Adani has accused researchers of trying to derail Australia’s coal export industry.
Experts enhancing risk assessment
A new research project aims to improve climate change water-risk assessments
Murray protection probed
South Australians face a choice: save the River Murray or brace for more red tape.
Wind influences reef bleaching
Wind patterns have emerged as a key factor in coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef.
Brazil reaches dam deal
Brazil has secured a $45 billion deal to address the 2015 Mariana dam disaster.
Murray danger considered
Australia’s Lower Murray River and Macquarie Marshes may soon be deemed ‘critically endangered’.
NHMRC opens PFAS talks
Draft guidelines for the presence of PFAS in drinking water have been released.
Satellite drought-watch improved
New satellite methods offer stronger tools for detecting droughts from space.
Wastewater scraped for polymers
Researchers at Aalborg University in Denmark have a new way to get valuable products from wastewater treatment plants.
Easy fix for plastic waste
Researchers have found a simple way to stop microplastics from entering waterways.
Flood coverage probed
Australia’s flood insurance sector has failed to protect policyholders, a new inquiry reveals.
Newcastle set for hydrogen shift
Australia’s hydrogen ambitions have received a $100 million boost in NSW.
Antarctic efforts backed
Tasmania's role as an Antarctic gateway may be secure, but newly-funded wharf upgrades come with strings attached.
Money aimed at rural issues
Governments have committed $62 million to tackle critical water issues in remote communities.
Ocean tech tested
Recent studies reveal some promising ways to harness ocean power for sustainable technologies.
Paris overshoot modelled
Temporarily exceeding global climate targets could trigger lasting, irreversible damage, scientists warn.
Storm season warning issued
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a warning of increased risks in the 2024/25 tropical cyclone season.