Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - October, 2013
Protections have been put in place to cover over 90 per cent of dwellings from any new coal seam gas activity in New South Wales.
Plans to let landowners lock gates to gas
A Shire Council has put together a draft Mining and Extractive Industries Policy, which seeks to protect landowners who do not want coal seam gas wells on their property.
Snowy fears key industries could melt away
The Snowy River Shire Council is considering the implications of recent climate change reports, which show the shire’s key industries could melt away.
Agriculture expert asks how farmers can mark carbon
An Agricultural Economics expert wants to know how particular parts of the ‘direct action’ plan to reduce climate change will be applied, wondering how much farmers can expect to contribute.
Call to report views of blue-green blooms
No one will be enjoying the unseasonably warm weather on NSW’s north coast more than the blue-green algae, with residents warned to look out for blooming populations in rivers and streams.
Cutting tape could leave none to stick on
An Environmental Law Professor is adding to the academic outcry since the new Federal Environment Department was formed, saying attempts to reduce environmental approvals will not help cut emissions.
Funds to hunt porcine pest
Farmers in rural Queensland are hoping half a million dollars will be enough to get a handle on the devastation caused by feral pigs.
Ludlam "gamed" out of Senate seat
Greens member Scott Ludlam has lost his seat in Western Australia, calling for a recount after a closely fought poll for the Senate.
Miner can't see gas for a while
The boss of a Queensland energy company says there is no immediate future for underground coal gas extraction in the state, after Cougar Energy was fined for contaminating groundwater.
Scientists push to match global standard
Climate scientists have used updated reports of humanity’s impact on the environment to call on Australian politicians to do something beneficial, as they seemingly go backwards compared to the rest of the world.
Shark tally to save dwindling species
Researchers from the tropical campus of James Cook University will tally the numbers for a shark and sting-ray population report card.
Study picks zap over gas
Intense scrutiny of hot water heaters has revealed that building policies could do with more flexibility to allow for new designs, researchers say.