Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water, Senator Don Farrell, has announced that work has begun on the Oaklands Park wetland that will provide treated stormwater for up to 30 parks and reserves in the City of Marion in South Australia.
World Bank releases dire climate warning
The World Bank has released findings that show the planet is on course for a 4 degree increase in temperature by 2100 unless immediate and decisive action is taken.
Government releases final Murray plan
The Federal Government has released the long-awaited final Murray-Darling Basin Plan, with Federal Water Minister, Tony Burke, committing to 3200 gigalitres of environmental flow.
Queensland promises fresh approach to Western Rives management
The Queensland Government has convened the inaugural meeting of the Western Rivers Advisory Panel (WRAP) in Longreach.
$3.3 million for solar researchers
The Federal Government has announced a $3.3 million in grant funding for early and mod career researchers in solar technology.
New Land and Water Chief at CSIRO
CSIRO has announced that Professor Paul Bertsch has been named as the new Chief of its Land and Water division.
Browse gets the green nod
The Western Australian Government has granted environmental approval for the contentious Browse Liquefied Natural Gas Precinct at James Price Point, north of Broome.
IEA praises Australia's sustainability drive
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released an in-depth analysis of the Australia’s energy policies, lauding the ‘country’s ambitious goals for developing a low-carbon economy’, but said the sector will still require significantly more investment.
Queensland releases 30 year agriculture plan for comment
The Queensland Government has released its 30-year agriculture plan for public comment and consultation, with State Minister for Agriculture, John McVeigh, encouraging agri-businesses and communities to have their say.
Drought areas not expanding finds ANU
The total global area affected by drought has not expanded over the past 60 years, according to new research released by the Australian National University (ANU).
Government axes solar credits early
The Federal Government has announced that it will phase out the Solar Credits mechanism six months ahead of schedule.
Government bans super trawlers
The Federal Government has announced a two year ban on all large mid-water trawl freezer vessels from operating in the Small Pelagic Fishery.
Study raises health questions over CSG
A recent study cited by Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) has found significant and widespread releases of methane and carbon dioxide concentrations around a coal seam gas field near Tara, Queensland.
Government proclaims marine parks
The Federal Government has officially proclaimed the world's largest set of marine environment parks and reserves, with Federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke, saying 2.3 million square kilometres of ocean are now protected.
Government unlocks second round of Filling the Research Gap funding
The Federal Government has announced the second round of competitive grants for the $201 million Filling the Research Gap program.
Pollution action map published
A series of maps depicting the growing global action against global climate change has been published by the Federal Government.
RedFlow launches new battery
Queensland technology company Redflow has launched a new innovative renewable energy battery storage system, the M90, which will be capable of storing substantial amounts of energy generated by sustainable power sources.
Tasmania reviews Climate Change Act
The Tasmanian Government has tabled part two of its Review of the Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008, concluding that the State is on target to meet its emissions reduction target.
Ambitious goals to generate renewables job boom
A report released by the Australian Solar Council (ASC) and WWF has found that making Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) funded projects additional to the Renewable Energy Target (RET) would result in a renewables sector boom at little to no cost to consumers.
Australia leading the carbon accounting pack
Two innovative Australian methods of carbon accounting in the architecture and engineering sectors have been established to be leaders in the global field according to recent research of international conducted by Curtin and Murdoch Universities.
Energy markets in transition finds IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its 2012 World Energy Outlook, concluding that the global energy map is changing in a ‘dramatic fashion’ and that changes will recast expectations about the role of different countries, regions and fuels in the global energy system over the coming decades.