Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has painted a grim picture of job losses due to water buy backs in Queensland and NSW.
Warnings held in water forecast
The Australian Water Association has launched its latest Australian Water Outlook.
BP ditches Bight drills
BP is abandoning plans for exploration drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
Gas tax far from firing
As Australia’s gas exports reach incredible levels, a tax designed to share the profits does nothing.
Power play leads to security review
Energy ministers have agreed to an independent review of the nation's energy security by chief scientist Alan Finkel.
QLD sprints for Carmichael approval
The Queensland Government is fast-tracking the remaining approvals for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
WHO prescribes climate fight
The World Health Organization (WHO) says doctors have a role to play in the climate change debate.
Council's clean energy efforts marked
The local government-run Sunshine Coast Solar Farm has reached a milestone.
Dentists decry anti-fluoride drive
The Australian Dental Association has issued a warning about “extremist” anti-fluoride groups.
Fingers crossed for Reef-bot upgrade
Marine scientists are working on a robot to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Major emitter moves toward accord
The world's third largest emitter of greenhouse gases has formally joined the Paris agreement on climate change.
NSW looks to hooks for safety
The NSW Government is installing 85 drumlines to take out sharks on the north coast.
Bacteria could help capture CO2
Bacteria may form an exciting new generation of stored carbon dioxide (CO2) monitors.
Slow response to UN foam finding
The UN says firefighting foam formerly used at Australian government sites is linked to serious disease.
Techno-trees aid Canberra arborists
Australian engineers are networking soil and trees, lending a high-tech hand to some vital conservation efforts.
Unrelated claims launch RET debate
Josh Frydenberg is calling for a “real debate” about renewable energy...
Activists' Alpha appeal fails
Gina Rinehart’s proposed 30-million-tonne Alpha coal mine is storming ahead after clearing its latest legal hurdle.
Mackay joins anti-fluoride drive
Big Queensland councils appear to be moving away from water fluoridation.
Ice core warning questioned
Prominent scientists have poked holes in a new set of climate change predictions.
Three folks stoke DNA advance
A boy with three parents marks a major achievement in genetic science.