Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Researchers in the Northern Territory are working on a way to use DNA to detect saltwater crocodiles in the water.
Irrigation accused of interrupting birds
Researchers say irrigation is depriving waterbirds of nesting sites in Australia's most important wetlands.
Chemical sensitivities mapped
A new study has found a range of common household chemicals are making people sick.
Old sea builds seen as new sites
Experts say old offshore oil rigs could have a second life as a coral reef.
Green firm sees renewable rise
A new study predicts renewable energy will provide one third of the national electricity market's needs within two years.
Victoria shifts Snowy share
The Victorian Government has sold its share in Snowy Hydro to the Federal Government.
Cats' reptile toll counted
New research shows Australian cats are killing close to 2 million reptiles every night.
CSIRO staff stay away from inquiry
Some CSIRO staff have decided not appear before South Australia's Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin.
Labor pledges broader trigger
Labor says it will tighten CSG regulations to protect water resources, if elected.
Mice keep limbs even
If something goes wrong with a mouse limb during development, placenta slows the growth of the rest to keep them even.
Reef efforts commended
An audit has found that the Queensland Government is “maximising” its efforts to improve the health of the Great Barrier Reef.
Senate probe calls for plastic ban
A Senate inquiry has recommended all single-use plastics be banned by 2023.
Asthma storm inquiry begins
A coronial inquest has begun reviewing the deaths of 10 people in a thunderstorm asthma event in 2016.
BHP makes spill deal
Samarco and its parent companies BHP and Vale have signed a deal to settle a $7 billion lawsuit.
Frydenberg backs new coal
Energy minister Josh Frydenberg says he would welcome a new coal-fired power plant in Australia.
MDBA accused of micro-management
A scientist has accused the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) of “interfering” with his work.
Asbestos concerns from Alcoa explosion
The owner of the former Anglesea power plant will try to demolish it for a second time, after its first attempt failed.