Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
AGL Energy and joint venture partner Meridian Energy has announced that the first turbines have started turning and generated energy at the Macarthur Wind Farm in South Western Victoria after 23 months of construction.
Victoria releases solar atlas to stimulate investment
The Victorian Government has released its Victorian Solar Atlas tool, which maps the state’s solar energy resources in a bid to help investors and developers to make decisions about the best sites for new solar projects.
Phosphate mine gets green go ahead
A new multi-million dollar open cut phosphate mine looks likely to go ahead after the Queensland Government completed its assessment of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Thornley named global chief of Better Place
Global electric car charge network company Better Place has announced the appointment of David Thornley as the company’s new global Chief Executive Officer.
Noske delivers final wind farm component
After 14 months of managing the project, Noske Wind Energy Logistics has announced it has delivered the final component for the Macarthur Wind Farm site.
Queensland to consult on Fraser Island dingo management
The Queensland Government has launched a new online survey that is seeking public input for the formation of a future management strategy of the Fraser Island dingo population.
Reef in crisis finds AIMS
The Australian Institute of Marine Science has published a report that shows that the Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its coral in the last 27 years.
Tasmania releases climate change issues paper
The Tasmanian Government is calling for public submissions on a new issues paper that examines climate change adaptation measures in the state.
Transport sector should cut emissions finds report
The Australian Low Carbon Transport Forum (ALCTF) has published its first major report into potential ways in which the transport sector can reduce its carbon emissions.
Australia joins Cleaner Air Coalition
The Australian Government has joined over 20 nations, intergovernmental organisations, the private sector and civil society in joining the Cleaner Air Coalition, a body committed to rapid action to reduce forms of short-lived but highly potent pollution.
Carbon storage research facility opens in Perth
A new carbon sequestration research centre that is expected to play a critical role in reducing Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions has opened in Perth.
Government announces funding for flood mapping
The Federal Government has announced the signing of a $5 million agreement between Geoscience Australia and Engineers Australia that will see a complete revision of the Australian Rainfall and Runoff guide, with an aim to achieve a better understanding of flood risks faced by communities.
Future of renewable energy industry under threat
The WWF and Climate Risk have co-published a report that shows that investment in renewable energy resources could stall by 2020 unless the Federal Government’s Renewable Energy Target is increased to 2030.
Arctic sea ice reaches record low
Data released by the National Snow and Ice Data Center in the United States shows that Arctic sea ice has reached a record low.
Government introduces Water Amendment Bill
The Federal Government has introduced a bill aimed at assisting in delivering economic, social and environmental outcomes for the Murray Darling Basin.
Government releases full biosecurity legislation package
The Federal Government has released the final chapters of draft legislation that will shape the future biosecurity system for public comment until 24 October.
SCREF makes debut investment
The Southern Cross Renewable Energy Fund (SCREF) has made its debut investment, funding a novel Australian solar technology that has the potential to significantly increase the efficiency of solar panels.
CEC argues for electricity market reform
The Clean Energy Council (CEC) has argued that energy market reform is crucial to keeping power prices down.
Report shows changing energy use
A report published by the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) shows that between 1990 and 2011, energy intensity fell in most business sectors, the residential sector and in some transport modes.
Victoria releases new sustainability plan
The Victorian Government has released Sustainability Victoria’s (SV) new three-year strategic plan, SV2015, which it says will focus on two distinctive investment priorities – integrated waste management and resource efficiency.
Coastal management book released by top researchers
More must be done to better manage Australia’s coastal environment in the face of increasing severe climate events, according to a new book compiled by a number of the country’s top researchers.