Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - October, 2016
The Defence Department is checking more areas for the presence of toxic fire-fighting foams.
Probe finds lung records lacking
Queensland’s Office of Industrial Relations claimed black lung was eradicated, while also paying out for it.
Woman's world could avoid old issues
An Australian science writer says women can fix the big challenges our planet faces.
Council combats tree inequality
New research has looked at the 'thermal inequality' created by a lack of trees in poorer suburbs.
Late alarm for tap contamination
A NSW council has rushed to apologise after taking two years to warn residents of water contamination.
Jobs drop in MDB plan's wake
The Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has painted a grim picture of job losses due to water buy backs in Queensland and NSW.
Warnings held in water forecast
The Australian Water Association has launched its latest Australian Water Outlook.
BP ditches Bight drills
BP is abandoning plans for exploration drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
Gas tax far from firing
As Australia’s gas exports reach incredible levels, a tax designed to share the profits does nothing.
Power play leads to security review
Energy ministers have agreed to an independent review of the nation's energy security by chief scientist Alan Finkel.
QLD sprints for Carmichael approval
The Queensland Government is fast-tracking the remaining approvals for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
WHO prescribes climate fight
The World Health Organization (WHO) says doctors have a role to play in the climate change debate.
Council's clean energy efforts marked
The local government-run Sunshine Coast Solar Farm has reached a milestone.
Dentists decry anti-fluoride drive
The Australian Dental Association has issued a warning about “extremist” anti-fluoride groups.
Fingers crossed for Reef-bot upgrade
Marine scientists are working on a robot to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Major emitter moves toward accord
The world's third largest emitter of greenhouse gases has formally joined the Paris agreement on climate change.
NSW looks to hooks for safety
The NSW Government is installing 85 drumlines to take out sharks on the north coast.
Bacteria could help capture CO2
Bacteria may form an exciting new generation of stored carbon dioxide (CO2) monitors.