Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Concerns have been raised about the effect of a Queensland council’s mosquito control on the local barramundi industry.
Rio urged to leave lobby
Rio Tinto investors are being recruited to push for the company to quit the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA).
Shark cages could aid views
A new survey suggests that while terrifying, cage-diving with sharks can improve peoples’ view of conservation.
Adani rail money dashed
The Federal Government appears to have ruled out NAIF funding for a rail line to Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
SA unveils virtual solar plan
The SA Government has announced plans to connect 50,000 homes to form a virtual power plant.
Council climate coalition grows
Seventy councils representing almost a third of Australia’s population are taking action to tackle climate change ...
DPIPWE shift suggested
Tasmania’s public sector union says the location of government departments should not be decided by politicians.
Indigenous groups allege title rort
Indigenous groups are fighting to stop Adani from extinguishing their native title over part of the proposed Carmichael mine site.
Linc UCG court case begins
Linc Energy is facing allegations it caused environmental damage, but allowed operations to continue.
Phosphorous flows watched
A new study says a main component of fertiliser is reaching dangerously high levels in freshwater basins.
Tracking network checks climate effects
Researchers are receiving data from a giant network of acoustic sensors to find out how climate change might affect sea animal behaviour.
Car-makers in animal test scandal
The German government has slammed tests that involve humans and monkeys being made to inhale diesel exhaust fumes.
Old antibiotic gets new look
An overlooked antibiotic first developed decades ago could help in the fight against superbugs.
Study warns of solar risk
Experts have warned against geoengineering as a way to reverse the effects of man’s impact on the climate.
Coleambally solar marks milestone
French firm Neoen has reached financial close on its 150MW Coleambally solar project in NSW.
CSIRO signs up ocean drones
CSIRO has partnered with ocean technology start-up, Saildrone, to improve measurement and monitoring in Australian waters and the Southern Ocean.
Ocean plastic causing coral disease
Oceanic plastic pollution is spreading microbes to coral reefs that greatly increase the chance of coral disease.
Rubbish plan for new power
EnergyAustralia has plans to generate power from rubbish at its Mt Piper power station in NSW.
Scientist queries frack findings
A mine rehab expert has questioned the findings of NT’s fracking review.
Turbine sounds being assessed
Australian researchers have reflected on the first 18 months of a five-year study into the health effects of wind farms.