Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Havens free of feral cats and foxes have prevented 13 mammal extinctions in Australia.
Marine heatwaves rise
Sea surface temperatures in the Tasman are above average as global marine heatwaves become more frequent and prolonged.
New model ranks food by water use
Research suggests a focus on nutrient rich food could reduce agricultural water use.
Study slams MDB waste
Billions of dollars are being wasted in water recovery subsidies for irrigation, a new study says.
Community hears coal issues
Rural residents are discussing the future of coal and how it may affect them.
Lead levels rise in SA town
New data shows the number of Port Pirie children with “harmful” levels of lead in their blood has more than doubled since 2017.
Balloons loom as seabird threat
An Australian study has found balloons are 32 times more likely to kill seabirds than hard plastics.
Feds to restock flooded farms
The Federal Government has set up a new agency to restock the Queensland cattle industry.
Gel battery firm launched
Sydney University has launched a new company dedicated to what it says could be a revolutionary new energy storage platform.
Indonesian free trade inked
A free trade deal between Australia and Indonesia is being signed in Jakarta.
Tech edge for koala counts
QUT researchers are using drones and infrared to measure koala populations.
Coal dust diseases rise
Health advocates say almost 20 new diagnoses of coal dust diseases have emerged in Queensland workers in the last fortnight.
Australia bending carbon credit
The Morrison Government will claim existing credits towards its Paris climate target.
CO2 turned back into coal
Australian researchers have used liquid metals to turn carbon dioxide back into solid coal.
Council kills luxury camp
A Tasmanian council has blocked plans for a luxury campsite complete with helicopter access.
Darwin PFAS report finds "disregard"
Darwin Airport has been accused of disregarding measures to prevent toxic PFAS chemicals flowing into waterways.
Leaves give 7,000 year glimpse
A new study has given an amazing insight into the last 7,000 years of Australian climate history.
New waste tech tested
Australian researchers are working on an improved wastewater system using algae to accelerate the breakdown of effluent.
Senator wants to see MDBP advice
The Federal Government has been accused of “undue secrecy” over legal advice about the Murray-Darling Basin Plan (MDBP).