Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The CSIRO has announced it has begun work on a new computer model which it says will enable communities and aquaculture industries to better assess the environmental and human impacts on the state’s marine environments.
Government outlines Murray water efficiency projects
The Federal Government has announced that five regional organisations and irrigation businesses will share in $100 million in funding to upgrade their on-farm infrastructure in the latest round of the On-Farm Irrigation Efficiency Program.
Government releases biodiversity prospectus
The Federal Government has released its first national biodiversity prospectus, setting out the framework for the Government’s investment in biodiversity conservation within the Land Sector Package and sustainable environment stream of Caring for our Country.
CSIRO to examine shorelines
A small team of researchers have been tasked with improving our short to mid-term shoreline predictions.
Governments throw Port Pirie $350 million lifeline
The Federal and South Australian Governments have reached an in-principle agreement with Nyrstar to fund the transformation of the Port Pirie smelter into an advanced poly-metallic processing and recovery facility.
Research paints grim climate future
The earth is on track for a 6°C increase in global temperatures if the current rate of emissions is maintained, according to the latest research released by the Global Carbon Project (GCP).
Victoria turns the tap on IWCM funding
The Victorian Government has opened a $50 million fund aimed at supporting the development of iIntegrated Water Cycle Management (IWCM) projects across the State under the Living Victoria initiative.
Papps appointed new Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder
The Federal Government ahs announced the appointment of David Papps as the new Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder.
New study into wind farm noise announced
The University of Adelaide has announced a sophisticated new wind turbine experiment to better understand how and why turbines produce noise.
SA marine parks take effect
The South Australian network of 19 new Marine Parks has officially taken effect, with the State Government welcoming the move, saying it will better protect the state’s marine environment for the future.
Tasmania to build nation's biggest wind farm
The Tasmanian Government has unveiled plans for a $2 billion wind farm on King Island, a project that would see the State host the biggest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
Victoria announces waste funding grants
The Victorian Government is calling for Expressions of Interest from organisations to develop large-scale waste infrastructure projects capable of processing 100,000 tonnes of commercial and industrial waste per year.
Carbon sinks could open as permafrost recedes
Melting of large swathes of permafrost in the Northern Hemisphere could cause a massive increase in the rate of climate change, according to a new report released by the United Nations Environment Programme.
Government appoints coal science committee
The Federal Government has announced the membership of the new Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development.
Government passes European ETS link legislation
The Federal Government has passed legislation that will enable Australia and Europe to begin linking their emissions trading systems (ETS), meaning that Australian emitters will be able to have broad access to the global carbon market from 2015.
New climate change research strategy for primary industries
The Federal Government has released a revised Climate Change Research Strategy for Primary Industries (CCRSPI), which it says will help build a sustainable, strong and viable future for the country’s primary industries.
BREE tracks lower-carbon technology growth
Four wind-powered, four gas-fired and one hydro electricity generation projects have come online in the year to October, adding a total of 1,546 megawatts to the country’s electricity grid at a cost of $2.5 billion, according to a new report prepared by the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE).
Government announces new river funding
The Federal Government will provide $155 million for major projects aimed at restoring the health of the wetlands in the South Australian Murray region.
Australians keen adopters of renewables, but more needs to be done
A new report released by the Climate Commission shows that Australians are keen users of alternative and sustainable energy methods, but we must do more to make the most of our abundant potential.
CSG sector telling tax fibs accuses BZE
Coal seam gas (CSG) developers have been accused of ‘massively understating’ their carbon tax liabilities, with the sustainable energy think-tank Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE) saying their actions will throw the future of the entire industry into question.
First CEFC Chief appointed
Chair of the Clean Energy Finance Corporation Board (CEFC), Jillian Broadbent, has announced that Oliver Yates has been appointed as corporation’s inaugural Chief Executive Officer.