Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - March, 2018
Australia has lost $90 billion in revenue from some of its most valuable resources, according to an Oxford University expert.
Tollway report lays out issues
An environmental report suggests Sydney's planned Western Harbour tollway will expose some north shore and inner-west residents to heavy construction noise, and produce a “plume” of toxic sediment in Sydney Harbour.
Mosquito DNA tweaked
Researchers have edited-out a mosquito gene that could stop the transmission of malaria.
Animal catchment impact studied
A new study has revealed some interesting insights into the health of Australian drinking water supply catchments.
Bilbies evolve dog response
Research suggests bilbies are hard-wired to avoid dogs as a result of co-evolution with dingoes.
Coober Pedy questions drill plan
The Coober Pedy council is concerned a plan to drill for oil and gas could put its drinking water supplies at risk.
Farm funds forecast
The federal commodity forecaster says farmer incomes will decline this financial year.
MDBA reviews low flows
A new report could add weight to concerns about over-extraction in the Murray Darling system.
Solar hits top score
A record 3.5 million solar panels were installed on Australian rooftops last year.
Pollution savings could pay for Paris
Experts say the health benefits could outweigh the costs of implementing the Paris Climate Agreement.
Snowy buy-out announced
The Federal Government is planning to buy out New South Wales and Victoria’s shares in Snowy Hydro for $6 billion.
TEPCO yet to reveal tank plan
Japanese authorities have no official plan for what to do with more than 1 million tonnes of radioactive water at the Fukushima nuclear power plant.