Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
Australia's science minister wants the climate change debate to move several steps ahead.
Dry town rallies trucks
Stanthorpe has run out of water, leading to the largest water carting project by a local government in Australia.
Fire plume forms smoke belt
NASA says the plume of smoke from Australia’s bushfires has encircled the planet.
Garnaut sees green profits
A leading Australian economist says Australia can have zero emissions and still profit from minerals.
New tech for superbug fight
Australian researchers have used liquid metals to develop new bacteria-shredding technology.
PM hints at emissions change
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has suggested the government may bolster its carbon emission reduction efforts.
Siemens sticks with Adani
German engineering firm Siemens will continue to work on Adani’s controversial Carmichael coal mine.
Snowy slowed by fire damage
Bushfires are causing problems for the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project, with machinery lost and a nearby town half-destroyed.
Wollongong going green
One of Australia historic industrial centres has pledged to be carbon neutral by 2050.
Failing allocations bought out
A new, $30 million water buyback is aimed at helping struggling farming families along the lower Darling River.
Fire chiefs plan summit
A group of former fire chiefs has accused the Australian government of being “asleep at the wheel” on climate policy.
GHD wraps up Adani work
Engineering firm GHD says it has concluded its work on Adani’s Carmichael coal project.
Marine heat lingers
While mainland Australia swelters, the south-west is facing an almost unprecedented marine heatwave.
Southern states reject review
Some state are refusing to help the Commonwealth review their water-sharing.
Wildlife warning for marine power
As more countries look to offshore sources for renewable energy, experts say there could be big impacts on marine life.
Bores opening in backyards
Bore water is increasingly making its way into affluent NSW communities eager to keep their lawns and gardens green.
Oil sponge shows big promise
Engineers have developed an oil-catching sponge that could help recover contamination from offshore drilling.
Carbon plan slammed at UN
Australia has been slammed for its policy of using old carbon credits to count towards future emissions targets.
Report lays green path
Authorities say over 30 gigawatts of new clean power generation will be needed ...