Archived News for Green Sector Professionals

Japan will hunt whales again, after it announced a ‘redesign’ of its ‘scientific’ slaughter.

Micro-fossils shed light on million-year macro changes

Research has revealed a new way to gauge sea-level changes and deep-sea temperature changes over the past 5.3 million years.

Miners find entirely new mineral

Australian scientists have discovered an entirely new mineral, unique in structure and composition among the world's 4,000 known types.

Noble cells die for plants' greater good

New light has been shed on how plants’ immune systems work, revealing the ultimate acts of floral sacrifice and survival.

Small relief triggers big dump

One US city has dumped millions of litres of drinking water after a local teenager was spotted urinating in the supply.

Tide of budget cuts could take National Water Commission

There is speculation this week that the Federal Government will look to axe a major water policy advisory body in the effort to cut costs.

Deal to see uranium trade for UAE

Millions will be made after Trade Minister Andrew Robb’s visit to Abu Dhabi, signing a deal to sell Australian uranium to the United Arab Emirates.

Family tree plot shows the black sheep of Black Death

Researchers have plotted the entire family tree of the Black Death bacterium, to understand how some family members evolved to become so harmful.

Flower's phobia could make future anti-fouling face

Engineers have once again taken reference from nature to guide new material research, this time emulating the water-repelling effects of a flower’s petals.

Ginseng's praises sung in new flu findings

Ginseng can help treat and prevent influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to new research.

No mirage in 1000 MW desert solar plan

Work will soon begin on a truly immense solar power project in Pakistan, which will one day generate up to 1000 megawatts of electricity.

Brandis calls for climate views with a relaxed relation to reality

Federal Attorney-General George Brandis says ignoring people who deny climate science is “medieval”.

Renewable review stalls green works in Tassie

Clean energy companies say the threat of changes to the renewable target scheme is spooking investors.

Funds flow after feisty Ita floods

State, federal and local government authorities have toured cyclone-hit regions of north Queensland in the wake of the weekend deluge, with funding packages announced and rolling-out for thousands of residents.

Contamination warning written in the cells

Sydney water authorities have tried out a new set of sensors to gauge the health of waterways, turning to a natural alarm to check for contamination.

Hunt's team chips at Direct Action dream

The hand-picked team tasked with assessing the federal government’s Direct Action climate change plan says it will not work.

Rio tries to move away from uranium clean-up and deadly allegations

Mining giant Rio Tinto is moving to distance itself from having to rehabilitate the site of the Ranger uranium mine, and is facing international allegations over the deaths of dozens of workers.

Sperm count still low decades after last harpoon

Studies have shown decades after the end of large-scale sperm whaling, their numbers are yet to recover.

Strange, unique sex lives spied in cuttlefish gut

Ten new species of parasite have been discovered in the kidneys of cuttlefish, and it appears the microscopic bugs enforce strict boundaries on their sexuality.