Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - May, 2018
Labor and the Coalition appear to have reached agreement on proposed MDBP amendments.
Warming could make MPAs misplaced
Experts say CO2 emissions could make it too warm for species living in marine protected areas (MPAs).
Council questions mine rehab
A South Australian council has slammed the rehabilitation of coal-fired power stations and their ash dams.
Commissioner questions MDBP basis
A royal commissioner has questioned the legality of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
Billions breathe heavy pollutants
New data shows that 9 out of 10 people worldwide breathe air containing high levels of pollutants.
Court flips Acland decision
Queensland’s Supreme Court has rejected a Land Court decision to scrap the expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
IMO wants ship emissions switch
Australia’s shipping industry could soon be required to halve its toxic emissions.
Quiet reefs keep life away
A new study shows damaged reefs can be too quiet to attract new juvenile fish.