Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The LGAQ says the Federal Government is falling behind councils in protecting the Great Barrier Reef.
Rocks reveal ancient movements
Researchers have discovered rocks in northern Queensland that suggest part of northern Australia was actually part of North America, 1.7 billion years ago.
Algae concerns after Coorong count
A new survey suggests algae has negatively affected migratory bird numbers in at the mouth of the Murray.
Coral photos spark warning
Satellite data suggests Great Barrier Reef bleaching has started early this year.
Experts question Reef fan plan
Millions has been spent on Great Barrier Reef projects that could make the issues worse.
Green papers trimmed
Environmentalists say the Federal Government’s strategy to protect endangered plants and animals is “deeply inadequate” ...
WMO marks another scorcher
New analysis shows 2017 was among the warmest three years on record – the other two being 2015 and 2016.
Ciobo probed on Adani funding
A Federal Government body has explored the option of taxpayer support for Adani's embattled coal project.
Green money expected to slide
Renewable energy investment hit a new high in 2017, but analysts have warned that investment could collapse ...
New regulation for genetic editing
Australia’s genetic modification laws are in line for a shake up in response to new technologies.
Wallarah 2 moves ahead
NSW government authorities have approved a contentious coal mine, despite a “guarantee” against coal mining in the region.
Cloncurry aims for effluent biofuel
The Cloncurry Shire has built a new trial site to test treated effluent for agriculture.
Concern over SA gas plans
Conservationists say the SA Government should not allow an underground coal gasification project ...
Qantas comes last in CO2 count
A new study says Qantas is the worst major airline when it comes to fuel efficiency and carbon emissions in trans-Pacific flights.
Reef group slams researcher
A Queensland tourism lobby leader has described a leading Great Barrier Reef researcher as “a dick”.
Climate shift to hit fish farms
A new study has found that food sources for commercial fish stocks will be affected by a changing climate.
Health has heavy effect
Australia’s healthcare system is responsible for just over 7 per cent of the nation’s carbon footprint.
SA ignites thermal power plan
South Australia is planning to build the world’s largest solar thermal plant.
Shark nets slammed
Conservationists have decried NSW’s shark nets after it was revealed they caught a number of protected species.