Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - November, 2019
A majority of residents in the SA town of Kimba have voted in favour of a nuclear waste dump.
Norway to gain from Bight oil
The Australia Institute says Norway stands to gain the most from Bight oil.
SA battery scheme sluggish
South Australia's subsidised home battery scheme has got off to a limping start.
SA to desalinate
South Australia is turning on its desal plant so that upstream farms can have more water.
Solar stems developed
Researchers in the US have developed a material that bends and moves to face the light, just like sunflowers.
Victoria to fell logging
The Victorian Government has announced a multi-million-dollar plan to end native logging.
Green power hits new peak
Australia has met half of its net electricity demand with renewables for the first time.
Drought loans re-jigged
The Federal Government is unveiling a reformed $500 million drought stimulus package.
NSW drought leader dropped
The NSW Government has sacked its drought coordinator less than a year into the job.
Mine's use checked again
Whitehaven Coal Maules Creek mine is being investigated over its groundwater use.
Murray 'emergency' call urged
Experts are calling on the Federal Government to declare a water emergency in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Not a drop from $80m water deal
The federal government has received no water for the $80 million it spent on water entitlements from a company once linked to its energy minister, Angus Taylor.
Scientists unite for climate call
Over 11,000 scientists from more than 150 countries have endorsed the declaration of a climate emergency.
Study shows ancient value
Indigenous academics are calling for a new look at the governance and practices of mainstream environmental management.
Native logging allowed
The Queensland Government has allowed the harvesting of a native forest to continue, claiming it will save up to 500 jobs.
CEFC boost for batteries
The Federal Government has been praised for “mimicking” its opposition’s energy plan.
City swamped with extreme pollution
Authorities in New Delhi have declared a public health emergency due to incredible levels of air pollution.
Farmers lose coal fight
Queensland farmers in the grip of drought have lost a legal fight against a coal project.