Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Native vegetation must be restored to protect Australia’s unique ecosystems from the impacts of climate change, according to scientists from the Australian National University.
A review published in the international, peer reviewed journal Climatic Change, found that large-scale restoration of native vegetation was the most frequently recommended action in the scientific literature to counter climate change effects on biodiversity.
Lead author, Dr Don Driscoll from the Fenner School of Environment and Society at the ANU, said protection of biodiversity needed to be included in any government policy on climate change.
Industry Consultation on the draft GEMS Bill commences
The latest phase in the development of national legislation for Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) has begun with the commencement of industry consultation on the draft GEMS Bill.
Space project to boost weather and climate change monitoring
The Federal Government has announced a ‘world-class’ space research, project which aims to improve weather forecasting and understanding of climate change, will be funded by the Australian Space Research Program (ASRP).
Waste Reduction and Recycling Bill introduced in Queensland
The Queensland State Government has pledged to half the amount of landfill currently being produced while generating ‘thousands of green jobs’ through investing in recycling and resource recovery.
CSIRO deploys ocean sentinels to observe climate change
The CSIRO have deployed three deep-ocean moorings that will be used to observe and measure change in currents linking the Pacific and Indian Oceans through the Indonesia Archipelago, which is considered a key factor in influencing Australia’s climate.
Uranium uncertainty in NSW
The New South Wales Government has denied allegations of plans to lift the state’s ban on uranium mining and exploration, despite the state Opposition and Greens claiming the State Government would readily change its stance.
Victoria announces sustainability funding recipients
State Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith has announced the recipients of the Victorian Coalition Government's $5.67 million Local Sustainability Accord grants program.
Tequila plant to help reduce emissions
Large scale farms of the agave plant used to make the drink tequila could be established in Australia's arid inland as a solution to transport fuel problems, a University of Sydney academic has found.
MBD Energy to prepare IPO
Victorian based renewable energy company MBD Energy has announced plans to launch its initial public offering next year, bringing forward its plans in the face of growing public support for carbon capture technology.
Government seeks input on clean energy legislation
The Government is seeking comment from the public, stakeholders and legal experts on the details of its Clean Energy Legislative Package.
Biggest solar power station opens
Australia’s largest solar power station has begun to supply power to Alice Springs and the surrounding communities.
New funding for development of plastic solar cells
The Australian Federal and Victorian State Governments have announced a joint $3.5 million funding initiative aimed at further developing plastic solar cells currently being produced in Victoria.
ACF calls for more Federal Government support
The Australian Conservation Foundation’s executive director Don Henry has called for the Federal Government to take a more direct interest in conservation and management in the Cape York Peninsula.
Ferguson promises green compensation for states
Federal Minister for Resources and Energy Martin Ferguson has promised that states stand to benefit directly from the carbon policies.
SA releases findings on environmental flow requirements
The South Australian Government has released a series of internationally peer-revied scientific reports that determine the environmental flow requirements for the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth areas.
Arkaroola protection halts exploration
The South Australian Government’s decision to halt all mining in the Arkaroola region in the State’s far-north stands to stall uranium exploration in the area.
CSIRO leads review into basin plan science
The CSIRO is leading a review into the science underpinning the new Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Canberra charge network opens with the backing of companies
Support for electric car use in the ACT has grown significantly after 11 large companies pledged to switch a portion of their fleet cars to electric vehicles.
Illawarra/NSW South Coast Climate Report released
The Climate Commission says failure to act against climate change in the next 10 years could lead to major disasters on the New South Wales far south coast.
Victoria injects $3 million into recycling
The Victorian State Government has announced a series of grants worth a combined $3 million in an attempt to reduce waste that would otherwise contribute to landfill.
Czech leader slams carbon pricing
Czech Republic President Vaclav Klaus has savaged Australian carbon pricing policies, likening them to communism and saying they would be liable to “substantially challenge” freedom and prosperity.