Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has provided little explanation for using doctored documents to criticise Sydney’s lord mayor.
Dissent sweeps GHD
Leaks suggest one of the major contractors for the Carmichael mine has been rocked by internal dissent.
Origin boss calls for certainty
Origin Energy boss Frank Calabria says the era of new coal power is over.
Pod power coming to remote region
A council-funded self-generating power pod is being trialled on a cattle property in rural Queensland.
Push to crack high-tech shells
Researchers are trying to reverse engineer one of nature’s toughest materials – mother of pearl.
Carp call coming
The National Carp Control Plan (NCCP) will soon make recommendations about the release of carp herpes virus.
Cold corrosion reviewed
Cold ocean waters are welcomed by beachgoers in the heat of summer, but may in fact be corroding coastal ecosystems.
Drought test for stronger crops
Australian scientists have found a new way to develop drought-resilient crops.
Horse slaughter probe outlined
An independent inquiry into the treatment of retired racehorses and allegations of animal cruelty at abattoirs has been announced.
Krill crucial to carbon cycle
Scientists have studied the broad importance of krill – one of the animals lowest on the food chain.
Native title/mining bill revived
The Morrison government wants to change native title laws to so that hundreds of mining leases can be progressed.
PFAS cases loom
A high-profile lawyer has been flown into Australia as a new list of PFAS-contaminated sites emerges.
PM's support questioned
Opposition energy spokesperson Mark Butler has accused the PM of “pretending” to support renewable energy.
WA iron site to run green
Government funding has been provided for Australia’s first Solar Gas Hybrid project.
Condoms could cut carbon
Experts say effective contraception could reduce future greenhouse gas emissions.
Fish plan released
The Federal Water Minister has announced the Native Fish Emergency Response Plan for the 2019–20 Summer ...
Snowy costs questioned
The promised Snowy Hydro 2.0 project has been described as “too expensive” by a leading energy expert.
Warning over water plays
The Federal Government has been warned that intervention in the water market could have “dire consequences”.
Water study shows wealthy waste
An analysis of wastewater has revealed socioeconomic links to diet and drug consumption.