Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - August, 2017
Australia is in “urgent” need of more scientists to help the country prepare for climate risks.
Climate shifts linked to rising deaths
Experts have measured the expected rise in deaths linked to pollution over coming decades.
Inquiries called as farms muddy MDB
The state governments are being asked to assist in a review of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Nation endures hottest July
Australia has seen its hottest July in the hundred years since records began.
Qantas cuts PFAS nationwide
Qantas says it will stop using dangerous firefighting foam after a spill in the Brisbane River.
Risky expansion overturned
The approval for the extension of a coalmine that could have contaminated Sydney's water supply has been overturned.
Science leaders raise Reef needs
A panel led by Australia’s former chief scientist says global action is needed to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Tasmanian tree plan slammed
Conservationists are concerned that a majority of trees cleared under a new plan in Tasmania will be wasted.