Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - May, 2019
Australia's meat processors want either side of politics to focus on soaring energy costs and labour shortages.
New Adani review ordered
The Queensland government is seeking a further review of Adani’s groundwater plans.
UCG site has eyes on supply
An underground coal gasification (UCG) plant is bidding for a contract previously held by a renewable energy project.
Climate costs counted
A new report warns climate change is a major threat to Australia’s financial stability, and poses substantial systemic economic risks.
Figueres slams Canberra
The UN’s former climate czar has called out “appalling inaction in Canberra” on climate change.
Coral gives 400-year view
Australian scientists have produced a 400-year long record of El Niño events that many thought was impossible to obtain.
Dark picture in IPBES report
A new assessment of global biodiversity paints a gloomy picture of the accelerating decline of life on Earth.
Nats pushed for water inquiry
A former Nationals MP has called on the party to push for a royal commission into water management.
NT accused of poor reporting
Failures by the NT Government have allowed substandard iron ore mining operations to continue unchecked.
PM makes watery pledge
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced $203 million to protect waterways and threatened species.
Palm Island water issues return
Residents of Palm Island off North Queensland have been told not to drink their tap water.
Adani needs new bird plan
The Queensland Government has rejected Adani’s plan to protect an endangered bird.
Protests slam new plans
Two big protests over the weekend showed anti-fossil fuel sentiment remains strong.