Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - October, 2017
A new report says pollution has been responsible for an estimated nine million premature deaths a year.
Court continues for salmon farms
A Tasmanian salmon farmer is embroiled in supreme court action against the Tasmanian government and EPA.
Expert reflects on raising GBR fee
An Australian expert says we should consider charging much more to visit the Great Barrier Reef.
Fish limits linked to native rise
The MDBA says some native fish species have reversed their decline in the Murray-Darling system.
Ozone risk missed by Montreal
Scientists have found an unexpected, growing danger to the ozone layer.
PM reveals new power plan
The Federal Government says its new energy plan brings much-needed certainty, but some say it is shirking its own role.
Storm study predicts more severity
A new study fleshes out the relationship between a changing climate and tropical storms.
Track plan concerns conservationists
The Federal Government has ordered assessments of a plan to allow four-wheel-drive tracks along Tasmania’s heritage-listed north-west coast.
Attenborough gives ocean warning
Sir David Attenborough says the damage from plastic in the ocean is shocking ...
Federal Government could avoid CET
The Federal Government could ignore the Finkel review and work on its own plan to bring down electricity prices.
PFAS revealed in Gippsland swamp
The Department of Defence has found elevated levels of PFAS chemicals in animals in eastern Victoria.
Adani makes bold rail claim
Adani says it will soon start work on a rail link for its Carmichael coal mine, despite needing billions in finance.
Chevron shifts away from Bight
Energy giant Chevron has abandoned plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
NSW bill to keep Springvale firing
The NSW Government will introduce new legislation to get around a land court ruling and keep the Springvale mine open.
Solar race wraps, quest continues
The World Solar Challenge has wrapped up in Adelaide, but the race to real solar transport continues.
Abbott backs anti-science line
Former prime minister Tony Abbott says that if the world is getting warmer, it’s a good thing.
Climate change impacts coastal dolphins
A new study has warned of the effects of major climate events on local dolphin populations.
Defence admits foam failure
The Department of Defence says it should have warned the public about PFAS contamination earlier.
Land-clearing cancelling green gains
Federal emissions cuts are being counter-balanced by the costs of Queensland land-clearing.
MDBA drops efficiency plans
There has been a mixed response to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority's (MDBA) new water efficiency package.
NSW accuses SA of water switch
A leaked letter suggests South Australia used 45 gigalitres of entitlement water as drinking water, rather than for the environment.