Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The Federal Government has ditched a plan to pay $4 million for a climate change research centre headed by Bjorn Lomborg.
Fukushima clean-up cancer link conceded
Authorities have officially recognised a case of cancer caused by clean-up work at the Fukushima power plant.
Japan continues anti-scientific slaughter
Japan is ignoring an international ruling and resuming whaling in Antarctic waters.
Ray study seeks diver shots
A Queensland scientist is crowdsourcing data collection for a study on manta rays.
Waste-product polymer drinks deadly metals
Australian researchers have developed a new, cheap, non-toxic polymer that sucks mercury out of water and soil.
Huge mine gets up on new green grounds
The $16 billion Adani Carmichael coal mine has been approved under a new set of environmental conditions.
Sun striders take to tarmac
The world's premier solar car race is rolling out of the Northern Territory, leaving from Darwin onon a 3,000km run to Adelaide.
Waste-to-watts at new WA plant
A $400 million deal has been signed for Western Australia’s first garbage-burning power station.
Comparison shows mental/metal link
High levels of toxic metals, found in and near mining towns, appear to be negatively influencing the brain development of children living nearby.
Core belief shifts by a billion years
The giant ball of iron in the middle of the Earth is closer to having a definite age.
Gas study finds nothing wrong yet
University studies have found no negative environmental impacts from coal seam gas exploration in a key NSW catchment.
High level ocean damage runs deep
Humans are changing the natural balance in oceans in many more ways than previously thought, research suggests.
Senators call for Basin Plan pause
Senate crossbenchers say Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull should stop the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, until the social and economic consequences of its implementation are better understood.
Tough times getting desperate on dry island
Thousands of people have been forced to bathe in and drink contaminated water, as a tropical island off Queensland becomes considerably less idyllic.
Barr wants Tesla in the Territory
The ACT Government wants electric car maker Tesla to set up a research hub in Canberra.
Legal action looming over local car scam
Volkswagen has recalled around 90,000 Australian vehicles, amid a scandal over its use of dodgy software to cheat emissions tests.
Uranium research boosts future rehab
A university student has developed a new and improved method for measuring the environmental impact of uranium mining.
5 Ways to Change Your DNA
Our feature series returns this week with the exciting tale of 5 ways that epigenetic changes can modify aspects of DNA.
Grants give bigger chance to grab offshore oil
The Federal Government has granted four new offshore petroleum exploration permits for waters off Western Australia.
Greens make ground on medical marijuana push
Greens leader Richard Di Natale is pushing to legalise medical marijuana, and says the Turnbull government would be foolish to get in the way.
Last checks and tests ahead of big solar sprint
Dozens of solar-powered car crews have been pushing themselves to the limit ahead of the World Solar Challenge.