Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
A common agricultural growth hormone appears to affect the sexual behaviours of fish – with some potentially serious ecological and evolutionary consequences.
New view sees Brontosaurus rise again
The brontosaurus is back - revived after years spent wandering the taxonomic wilderness.
NSW calls for monitors as CSG increases
The New South Wales Government has put up tenders for the monitoring of coal seam gas impacts on groundwater, but some residents say it may be too late.
Radiation reaches US, risk does not follow
Radiation from the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster has made it to a North American shoreline, but researchers say it does not pose a significant threat to human or marine life.
Coal makes rebound on handy tax cut
The Federal Government’s move to cut the carbon tax and favour the coal industry is paying off.
Coke strokes health lean with dubious green can
Coca-Cola has launched a new soft drink in Australia – the green-labelled Coca-Cola Life – but researchers say it is probably better for Coke’s bottom line than its consumer’s health.
Disagreement over RET exemption
Certain industries could be made exempt from the Renewable Energy Target, but the change will not come quickly enough for the Opposition.
Experts say to jump on the sun-wagon
Local experts say investing in solar energy can now bring solid returns while being friendly to the Earth.
Gardens grow many good aspects
New research shows school gardens can have a positive effect on children’s health, and the environment as well.
Dark warning in warming report
Local research body the Climate Council says the probability of drought in Australia will increase, and they will become more severe.
Dredging panned on water or land
The Australian Marine Conservation Society says dredging near the Great Barrier Reef should be banned altogether.
Food test could kill GM fear
A study using over a decade of data has found no evidence of negative effects in livestock fed on genetically-modified foods.
Gold giant re-awakening
A Northern Territory gold mine is on its way back to operation, after shutting down over ten years ago.
Biofuel saves by taking food off tables
An international report has found that many biofuel policies only work by depriving people of food.
Ebola toll slowing but no rest yet
The worst Ebola epidemic on record continues, with Guinea declaring a 45-day 'health emergency' in five regions.
Game of letters for slow RET moves
Clean energy lobbies have written on behalf of the industry to the Federal Government, hoping to clear an impasse in renewable energy target (RET) talks.
Lack of talk raised while NT plugs gas jobs
The Northern Territory Government has put out new oil and gas exploration licences which cover large amounts of Aboriginal land.
Power and knowledge in big QLD solar
A new age of solar energy and information is dawning in Queensland.
Wind farm health checks continue
More Government-funded research into the health effects of wind farms will be undertaken.
More needed to avoid poison playgrounds
With potentially harmful chemicals accumulating on children’s playgrounds around the country, researchers have studied how effective simple cleaning techniques may be.