Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The world has three years to turn the tide of carbon dioxide emissions, according to a group of scientists and environmental leaders.
Coal told to accept deal
The Liberal New South Wales energy minister says the coal-fired power industry should accept ...
Rinehart wants WA water
Billionaire Gina Rinehart wants to draw more water from the Kimberley's Fitzroy River for her Liveringa cattle station.
World Heritage should stretch further
Experts want World Heritage sites expanded to better preserve important wilderness.
Baby 'nano-scare' criticised
Experts have slammed media reports on the presence of nanoparticles in baby formulas.
Bees teach robot vision
Researchers are trying to improve sensing technology by learning from nature’s design book.
Ex-TEPCO heads face court
Three former TEPCO executives are facing trial over their roles in the Fukushima disaster.
Hydro backs Tassie wind plans
The proponents of a $280 million Tasmanian wind farm have struck an in-principle deal for energy supply.
Miners call for more coal
The MCA says spending the current renewable subsidy on new coal power plants would lead to lower electricity ...
New papers for today's nuclear debate
There are not many topics in Australian public debate more polarising than nuclear power, but a new report could update the conversation to at least contain more recent facts.
Morrison makes GST gas threat
Treasurer Scott Morrison has threatened to impose financial penalties on governments that limit gas exploration.
Court starts on 2015 oil spill
A Panama-based company faces millions in fines for allegedly spilling tonnes of oil near the Great Barrier Reef.
Green flows anger farmers
Farmers in NSW’s Lachlan Valley are angry at water sharing rules they say take millions of dollars out of irrigation-dependent communities.
Ord cuts could hit hard
The WA Government has supported a recent decision to cut the water allocation for the Kimberley's Ord Irrigation Scheme.
Sea level rise increasing
Global sea level rise has increased by 50 percent in just over two decades, according to Australian and international research.
ACCC asked to check Acland ads
Opponents of a Queensland coal project have called on the ACCC to investigate what they say is misleading advertising.
AGL boss says coal won't solve crisis
One of Australia's biggest electricity companies says coal will not solve ...
Seafloor surveys kill krill
Acoustic surveys exploring the seafloor for oil deposits have been linked to a two to three-fold increase in the death of plankton.