Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - March, 2019
New estimates say air pollution is responsible for up to 8.8 million extra deaths around the world each year.
RBA makes climate warning
The Reserve Bank says it will have to account for climate change when setting interest rates.
Wetland value tallied
Global wetlands are worth over $66.55 trillion dollars a year, according to a new study.
Big bill for Solomon spill
Experts are counting the cost of an oil spill from a bulk carrier run aground in the Solomon Islands.
Investors slam emissions policy
A massive investor group has warned that the Federal Government’s emissions policy is unlikely to be much help.
Visa eased for farm boost
Visa rules are being relaxed so farmers can more easily hire skilled workers.
Experts agree on cheap power
AEMO and CSIRO say wind and solar are clearly the cheapest new forms of electricity generation.
Nats want 'big stick' vote
There could soon be a vote on the federal government's proposed “big stick” energy laws.
Premier slams WA EPA
WA Premier Mark McGowan has attacked the state's EPA over new emissions guidelines.
Wave power value ebbs
Despite hundreds of millions invested, Carnegie Clean Energy's much-lauded wave technology is plummeting in value.
Barilaro denies brumby change
The NSW Government says it is not changing its plan for brumby management.
Havens saving locals
Havens free of feral cats and foxes have prevented 13 mammal extinctions in Australia.
Marine heatwaves rise
Sea surface temperatures in the Tasman are above average as global marine heatwaves become more frequent and prolonged.
New model ranks food by water use
Research suggests a focus on nutrient rich food could reduce agricultural water use.
Study slams MDB waste
Billions of dollars are being wasted in water recovery subsidies for irrigation, a new study says.
Community hears coal issues
Rural residents are discussing the future of coal and how it may affect them.
Lead levels rise in SA town
New data shows the number of Port Pirie children with “harmful” levels of lead in their blood has more than doubled since 2017.