Archived News for Green Sector Professionals

A research team tracking the evolution of a multi-drug resistant E. coli strain says it is just one step from becoming a very serious issue.

Dingo definition could boost respect and protection

The dingo has been classified as a distinct Australian animal following research to fully define its physical characteristics.

Liquid storage blobs could kill the plastic bottle

Plastic water bottles will be replaced with wobbly blobs, if a team of European designers get their way.

Locals back look into environment agency culture

A NSW environmental network says there should be a parliamentary inquiry into the state’s Environmental Protection Agency, which it alleges is riddled with flaws.

Past weather check gives best scope yet

A new study has drawn the clearest picture yet of the Southern Hemisphere’s climatic history, showing about a thousand years of detailed variations.

People power pulls together again

A tiny town of less than 400 people is preparing for the latest round in its battle against mining giant Rio Tinto.

Planning for risks to help whole Indian rim

Delegates from around the Indian Ocean rim are meeting to discuss the implications of future climate risk, with Australian authorities leading the way.

Questions over what will stop as whale ban brings new plan

Japan has been ordered to stop whaling in the Antarctic by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), and says it will halt activities and not issue any more permits under current programs.

Gate agreement breeds fear in mining bodies

Concern is mounting within the powerful Minerals Council of Australia and its NSW state-level affiliate.

Poll shows people's nuclear fear subsiding

The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) says a recent survey showed majority support for nuclear power, and has called for renewed debate.

Fossil fuels lose super favour, still big on campus

A major Australian superannuation fund has deemed fossil fuels to be ‘socially unacceptable’, and will no longer make investments in that direction.

Wireless plan to move solar close to source

The United States military is working on a project to gather solar electricity from space and beam it wirelessly back to Earth.

Effective and only farm school plan could go

The single program for getting young people into agriculture may be cut, with reports that the Primary Industry Centre for Science Education has already lost its national headquarters.

Bungled bund wall begs closer view

Several bodies are calling for increased scrutiny of the Port of Gladstone, as the federal environment department moves to delay its decision on leaking dredge spoils.

Closed-door cash-for-cans talks seek inter-state scheme

Reports say secretive negotiations are going on between state governments, looking at re-introducing a cash-for-cans scheme.

Cold snaps to take big toll on tiny creatures

Research suggests extreme spikes in weather will soon take a massive toll on bugs and other small creatures.

Court to hear new claims of Greg Hunt's failure

A court case will argue that Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt failed in his obligation to protect the environment, by approving the dredging and expansion of the Abbot Point coal terminal.