Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The Productivity Commission says special water rights for the mining industry should be scrapped.
Sites found for Tassie hydro plan
A list of 14 sites with high potential for pumped hydro energy storage in Tasmania has been released.
RSPCA wants complete horse cull
The RSPCA has warned that the NSW’s Government attempt to protect wild horses from being culled will “veto evidence-based management” of their environmental impact.
Consumers lack power info
Energy illiteracy could be preventing some Australians from driving down their power costs.
Paper mill wants green power
Australian Paper wants to build a $600 million incinerator to turn waste into power.
Forces gather for bin fight
Two big lobbies say they are standing united to protect household recycling.
Hunt sorry for swearing at mayor
Health Minister Greg Hunt has apologised for verbally assaulting Katherine Mayor Fay Miller.
Climate change to hit poorest
Researchers have reviewed the difference in climate change impacts for wealthy and poor nations.
Concern over coal near catchments
Experts are concerned that the future of NSW's clean drinking water supply could be put at risk by discharge from coalmines.
Experts spot algae rafts
Experts say toxin-producing microalgae could be rafting its way to Australia.
Greens want Reef money reviewed
The Greens want a parliamentary inquiry into how $444 million in reef funding was awarded to little-known group with mining links.
Nimmie-Caira caretakers announced
A not-for-profit will take over the future stewardship of Nimmie-Caira ...
Rivers' carbon role revealed
A global study has found dusty, dry riverbeds can become carbon emitters when the water starts flowing again.
Salmon farms squabble
Salmon companies have responded to the revelation that more than a million farmed fish died within six months in Macquarie Harbour.
Tree-clearing counters Direct Action
Over $1 billion of public money under the Coalition’s Direct Action climate policy is being wiped out by just a few years of forest-clearing, government data suggests.
Adani bankrolls Isaac assessors
Adani is planning to pay local government workers assessing aspects of its coal mine plans.
BHP makes deal with QLD
BHP has reached an “in principle” agreement with Queensland over a $288 million coal royalty dispute.
Bulb ban coming soon
An upcoming ban will see halogen lights disappear from Australian stores within two years.
SA keeps battery plan
The SA Government is keeping its predecessor’s dream alive, pushing ahead with a big battery plan.
Massive human impact measured
New studies show the wildly disproportionate effect humans have had on life on Earth.