Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - June, 2015
Australia’s Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) has signed a deal with global chemical giant Bayer to bring new herbicides and pesticides to local farms.
China's green view brings new market for locals
Since China’s President Xi Jinping passed a revised Environmental Protection Act earlier this year, the government has worked quickly to clean up its act, along with the nation’s notoriously polluted air and water.
Green groups warn of swamp-sucking miners
Environmentalists say new NSW planning laws could allow mining companies to pay to damage sensitive swamps that supply Sydney's drinking water.
Huge oil fund kicks out coal
The world's biggest pension fund is looking to sell it stake in companies that invest in the coal industry.
Hunt backs coal against environmentalists
The Federal Environment Minister has defended the coal industry against what it says are attacks by environmentalists.
Old gold stepping into new era
In an Australian first, a disused gold mine in Queensland will be turned into a huge hydro-electric energy system.
Nautilus plugs its own sea digs
A new report suggests that subsea copper mining is more sustainable than doing it on land.
Xenophon gets heavy on anthrax tour
Senator Nick Xenophon says the Federal Government needs to investigate and explain how a US military lab was able to send live anthrax to Australia.