Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Researchers have discovered 467 million hectares of previously unreported forest.
CSIRO hydro set for world markets
A new project could help Australia become the home of high-purity hydrogen ...
Hot spring history in microbial map
UNSW scientists have pushed back the earliest known existence of inhabited terrestrial hot springs on Earth by 3 billion years.
No seeps spotted in river review
Researchers have used new techniques to establish baseline coal seam gas datasets for the Richmond River ...
Pipes and Hydro in Federal energy fix
The Federal Government could buy a larger stake in the Snowy Hydro scheme in its push for energy security.
Science money mostly stays
“Science has largely flown under the radar” in the new federal Budget, according to some leading researchers.
Broken Hill lead studied in detail
Researchers say they have solid proof that current mining operations are responsible for lead contamination.
Environmental cancer link spotted
A new study has shown an association between exposure to harmful environmental factors and cancer incidence.
Fiery mistake destroys historic plants
An irreplaceable set of plant specimens has been destroyed by Australian biosecurity officers.
Nuclear survivors finally get help
Aboriginal Australians who were near British nuclear tests in the 1950s and 1960s will receive improved health care.
Remote asbestos issues assessed
The ASEA says remote Indigenous communities are riddled with dumped asbestos.
WA zircon sheds light on baby Earth
For its first few hundred million years, the Earth was barren, flat and almost entirely under water, Australian scientists say.
'Smart window' studies backed
The Federal Government has provided $500,000 to develop ‘smart windows’ for more energy efficient buildings.
Climate leader speaks against gas
Tim Flannery has warned against investing in “dying” fossil fuel industries.
EIS inaction costs coming
Experts say Australia’s lack of a carbon pricing system will soon drive up domestic power bills.
Tassie well placed for pot market
A Tasmanian company has become the first to be granted the three licences needed to cultivate marijuana for medicinal purposes.
CSIRO caught in climate gag claim
Leaked emails suggest CSIRO scientists have been gagged by the organisation’s executives.
Reef database updated
Australian and Canadian scientists have developed a new, more-accurate database of coral reef mass bleaching events around the world.