Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The Western Australian Environment Department will allow coal seam gas fracking with no prior environmental assessment.
Greens and miners agree on need to save scheme
A project which has been saving masses of water since 1999 may be scrapped, as the current government blames the former government for its need to cut costs.
Icy climes fail to slow human hits on Antarctica
Authorities from Australia and around the world say Antarctica faces major risks, and more must be done to help.
Lines drawn, options passed in vote to kill anti-green bill
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) lives on for now, and the Prime Minister has been handed his first option for a double dissolution.
Obama sets sights on Pacific fish pirates
International fisheries may be the target of an assault by the United States.
Wild laws lifted to let rivers run new course
A Federal Court judge in Queensland has ruled that declarations to protect three river systems in Cape York were invalid, and made only to appease election promises.
Bauxite buried on non-beneficial grounds
Billions of dollars worth of bauxite will stay buried, as the Queensland Government rules against a project proposal.
New curtains reveal value of mine water
A new Australian invention could see a massive reduction in wastewater at mine sites, while boosting value too.
Shifting goals make mine checks harder
The New South Wales Planning Commission may change the way it assesses major mining projects, as complaints continue to pile up.
Vic. site to supply burning bricks of progress
State and Federal funds will help build a multi-million-dollar plant to develop a new type of coal fuel for China.
Abbott's hat trick in pro-coal climate
The Prime Minister continues to skirt the importance of investment in renewable energy, saying that Australia should focus on “affordable” energy, and that fighting climate change can be done without harming fossil fuel industries.
Banana genes bent to help impoverished millions
Researchers are narrowing down the list of candidates for a banana to save lives.
Building a better industry with new custom hub
Better products for the building industry could be just around the corner, with local authorities working on a new age of green manufacturing.
Car plans laid bare to drive open interest
Electric car manufacturer Tesla will throw open its design book for the world to see, giving out its technology patents for green-thinking engineers to improve upon.
Months of power darken solar schemes
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt pledged the re-funding of a half-billion-dollar solar roof scheme in the election run-up, but now appears to have found just $2 million to pay for it.
Mozzies turned against themselves in hope of dengue death
Mosquitoes may be used for the opposite of their usual purpose, in a project releasing swarms to reduce dengue fever.
Solar link shines light on need for new sources
Australian researchers are boosting their technological ties with the US, and energy efficiency will be the big winner.
Twin towers to feed demand for smart architecture
British architects have unveiled their plans for set of massive Chinese skyscrapers, one of which would feed renewable energy into the other.
Figures form for group to push more north
A former chief minister of the Northern Territory will lead the latest efforts to draw more economic value from the northern half of Australia.
Outback flight of fancy takes strange turn
A mystery has taken wing in Western Australia, after dozens of elite athletes went missing mid-race.
Talks turn in positive direction for post-budget dealing
The Treasurer has mounted an impassioned defence of the Federal Budget, in an address to business associates at the Sydney Institute.