Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Federal emissions cuts are being counter-balanced by the costs of Queensland land-clearing.
MDBA drops efficiency plans
There has been a mixed response to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority's (MDBA) new water efficiency package.
NSW accuses SA of water switch
A leaked letter suggests South Australia used 45 gigalitres of entitlement water as drinking water, rather than for the environment.
NSW to lock in old water rules
The NSW Government has been accused of weakening water laws to favour mining development.
Snowy flows start soon
The Snowy River system is about to receive a large top-up, but there are still concerns about its future.
Coalition could dodge CET
The Federal Government may soon change its plans for a clean energy target.
Pesticides appear in most honey
Three-quarters of honey worldwide contains traces of neonicotinoid pesticide, an international study finds.
PM pushes for Narrabri gas
The Prime Minister is pushing the NSW Government to approve the controversial Narrabri gas project.
Agriculture emissions underestimated
Research says global methane emissions from agriculture are larger than previously estimated.
ARENA backs Hydro Tas studies
Authorities are looking at expanding two hydro-electric power stations in Tasmania ...
Katherine approaching safe levels
Water consumption is increasing in Katherine, were some supplies are pushing against safe PFAS limits.
Sea rise could swamp Perth
An oceanographer has warned key infrastructure near Perth's Swan River could be permanently flooded by 2100.
Tsunami sent species across Pacific
Over 280 marine species from coastal waters around Japan have hitched a ride on the 2011 Japanese tsunami.
Water theft response defended
MDBA chair Neil Andrews says the group has not failed to address water theft.
More mud slung at Adani
India’s former environment minister has warned that authorities are ignoring Adani’s environmental record.
Green power rising in NSW
Renewable sources contributed one fifth of the NSW's power needs last year.
AGL wants more assurances
AGL is still not on board with the Federal Government’s push to keep the Liddell power station open beyond its scheduled closure in 2022.
Study details powerful evaporation
Engineers are working on ways to harvest energy from evaporating water.
Logan backs battery build
Logan Council near Brisbane is going off the grid and installing a solar and battery system power provided by Telsa.