Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - February, 2019
Labor's NSW and federal branches have pledged $5 million each to fix water problems in Yass, if they win upcoming elections.
Abbot Point release reported
Queensland’s monsoonal rainfall has led to the release of water from Adani’s coal terminal.
BHP seeks bio-remediation
BHP is looking for ways to both clean up legacy mining projects obtain biofuels from impacted lands and water.
Paper waste plant turns new page
Australian Paper has completed a feasibility study on Australia’ first waste-to-energy plant.
Reliability line deemed "dangerous"
The idea that renewable energy makes Australia’s electricity supply less reliable is “wrong and dangerous” ...
Renewable ramp-up plotted
Australia is installing renewable power faster than any other country, on a per person basis.
CSIRO questions carbon stats
CSIRO has raised concerns that Australia is overstating its emissions reductions.
Cotton drain called out
Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick has challenged the cotton industry to justify its use of water.
Experts assess northern aquaculture
Experts are working on plans for a commercially viable aquaculture industry across northern Australia.
MDBA slammed
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority acted unlawfully, committed gross maladministration and ignored climate change ...
Mosquitos modified against Zika
CSIRO has engineered mosquitoes to be resistant to the devastating Zika virus.
WA whales at risk of strike
An important Western Australian refuge for humpback whale mothers to nurse their newborn calves may no longer be the safe haven for them it once was.
Milky Way mapped in detail
New research has produced a more accurate map of our galaxy and revealed its true shape – warped and twisted.
Approved coal project threatened
NSW Labor says it may scrap the Wallarah 2 coal project, despite it having gained federal approval.
Poo transplants tested
Poo transplants have been shown to be successful in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.