Archived News for Green Sector Professionals
The NSW planning department has warned of the impacts of a new coal mine near Sydney ...
Invasive impacts assessed
Invasive species have been ranked as the highest threat to Australian biodiversity, with habitat loss a close second.
More PFAS reported
The Department of Defence has released a report into PFAS contamination at RAAF Base Edinburgh.
Reef heat 'memory' revealed
Research suggests corals on the Great Barrier Reef were more resilient to the 2017 heatwave than the 2016 heatwave, even though it was hotter and longer.
Spawning sheet success
Researchers have used millions of coral sperm and egg bundles to help improve reefs heavily degraded by the 2016/17 bleaching events.
State launches broad hydro plan
The NSW Government has announced a new initiative to harness dam storages for hydro-electricity.
Transplant timeline grows
Scientists have set a new record for the amount of time a baboon can live with a pig’s heart.
Allergy study finds info gap
A new review says Australia is unprepared for climate change impact on allergies.
Carmichael drives more protests
Protests across the nation have called on the Government to stop Adani’s Carmichael mine going ahead.
Clearing case hears climate claim
An NT court is hearing its first challenge to the approval of land clearing on the basis of climate change impacts.
Fossil fuel fumes rise
Stats show global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have risen sharply for the second year in a row.
Bight study finds new species
The search for oil has led to the discovery of 400 new species in the Great Australian Bight.
CSIRO buys new satellite
CSIRO says its new satellite will help lift the veil on our extreme environment.
New court action for Adani
Adani faces a new legal challenge over its plan to pump billions of litres of water ...
PFAS probe calls for compensation
A federal parliamentary inquiry has called for financial compensation for residents affected by PFAS contamination.
Adani faces hard road to rail
Adani is rushing ahead on its Carmichael mine plans, but may soon be forced to wait.
Australia on path to green power
Australia’s main grids are on track to get three-quarters of their electricity from renewables by 2030.
Bayer cuts after compensation
German pharmaceutical giant Bayer says it will cut 12,000 jobs globally due to issues from its takeover of Monsanto.
Hydrogen find could boost green storage
Local researchers have discovered cheaper and more efficient materials for producing hydrogen for renewable energy storage.
Kids strike in climate fight
Students across the country have gone on strike and held protests over the lack of political action to address climate change.
Climate cases expand legal grounds
A review has found climate change lawsuits against governments have had more success than those against fossil fuel companies.